and the inmates are frequently employed in its cultivation. The house itself is a large building of the plainest description. The funds by which the institution is supported are derived from an assessment on house property, collections at the church doors, and occasional donations and voluntary contributions from the citizens. The average number of inmates is about 750.*

Leaving the Work-house grounds by the entrance from Laurieston, a short walk conducts us to

HERIOT'S HOSPITAL.

This handsome edifice owes its foundation to George Heriot, jeweller to James VI., whose name will probably be more familiar to the ear of strangers as the " jingling Geordie" of "The Fortunes of Nigel." The design, which is attributed to Inigo Jones, is in that mixed style which dates its origin from the reign of Elizabeth, examples of which are afforded by Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries-shire, Northumberland House in the Strand, and many other edifices throughout the kingdom. Its form is quadrangular, the sides each measuring forty feet, and enclosing a court of ninety-four feet square. The building was commenced in 1628, and completed in 1660, and the erection is said to have cost £27,000. The chapel, occupying the south side of the quadrangle, a few years ago presented nothing but a clay floor and bare walls, round which there was a stone seat, to accommodate the boys when assembled for morning and evening service.

* Besides this institution, the parish of St. Cuthberts and the Canongate have each a house for the reception of paupers, with peculiar funds, and separate boards of management.

For the wealth God has sent me, it shall not want inheritors while there are orphan lads in Auld Reekie."-Fortunes of Nigel, Chapter IV.

A brief outline of the benevolent founder's history is given in the Note to Chapter II. of the same work.

HERIOT'S HOSPITAL FROM THE GRASSMARKET.

Edmburgh, Published July 1. 1841 by Adam & Charles Black, 27 North Bridge.