hearing of it, attended the court in person. When sentence was about to be delivered, he somewhat ar rogantly demanded an acquittal of the delinquent. Gascoigne, who was one of the most upright and fearless judges who ever graced the British bench, calmly asked him to permit the law to be followed, and referred him for clemency to the King. Henry, with several companions, then attempted to rescue the prisoner. Gascoigne, in a stern voice, ordered him to keep the peace. The Prince came forward to the judge's desk in a rage, and held his hand to the hilt of his sword as if to draw it upon the judge. Gascoigne, unmoved by this menace, and more resolute than ever, upbraided him with great severity. "Remember, sir," said he, "who you are, and who I am; appointed here to keep the place of your sovereign and your father, him to whom you owe a twofold obedience. Wherefore, in his name, I do charge you leave off your wilfulness, and give from henceforward a better example to them that shall one day be your subjects. And now, for your contempt, go you to the prison of this court, whereto I commit you, there to abide until the pleasure of the King your father shall be made known." The Prince, subdued by the dig nity and sternness of the judge, put back his sword, bowed penitently, and gave himself promptly and humbly into the hands of the attendant sheriff. This submission of his son to the laws of England struck King Henry with admiration, and made the people prouder of him than ever. Yet, to carry the example to its full extent, young Henry was for a season de prived of his seat in the council, and was prohibited to attend the royal court.

The Prince's not over-fastidious taste in the choice

of associates is much exaggerated by those who have blindly followed Shakspeare, as if he were a simple historian. Yet it is probably true that some of those in whose company he was found from time to time, were not fit to properly influence the mind of the heir apparent to the throne. The cordiality of his nature made him warm to those of much lower degree, who seemed inclined to conviviality, and who possessed enough wit to make the hours fly rapidly. There was too much decorum, too much ceremony, too much stateliness in the society of the great; he could only unbend with those who were not fettered by the con ventionalities of rank. No evidence exists that he was a robber or a brawler, as Shakspeare represents, yet which he would by no means have us believe. The intimacy of a prince of the blood royal with common persons would be noticed enough to build such traditions upon, and we may be sure, that had Henry really been guilty of drunkenness, burglary, and carousing, we should have had the fact duly authenticated by the gossiping chroniclers of the day.

Parliament, immediately after the coronation of Henry the Fourth, passed an act dated Wednesday, October the 15th, 1399, indorsing the creation of Prince Henry as Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Lancaster, and Earl of Chester, declaring him to be the heir apparent to the English throne, and swearing the same loyalty and allegiance to him as they had already sworn to his royal father. Henry was brought into the presence of the King, who was seated on his throne in state; a coronet of gold, encircled with rubies and pearls, was placed upon his brow, a ring upon his finger, and a golden staff in his right hand. The King then rose,

and descending from the throne, embraced and kissed his youthful heir. The popularity of the Prince, in virtue of the qualities which have been described, was unequalled among all classes. The legislature, the court, the populace, vied to give evidence of their affection for him. It was not a little owing to his excellence that his father was able to acquire and preserve a usurped sovereignty. The Commons were especially enthusiastic in their devo tion to him. Their expressions in his behalf are far more solicitous and earnest than those for his father. They petitioned the King that Henry should not go out of the realm, "forasmuch as the Prince is of tender age." They wished to preserve him from the dangers of that ruthless warfare which threatened to take place with the Scotch, Welsh, and Irish malcontents. They knew how ardent was his desire to mingle in exciting scenes, and how brave he was to encounter danger. They were unwilling that those qualities should thus early expose him to death, which in the future might avail to cover himself and his country with glory.

Whenever the Prince appeared in public, which was often, he was greeted with a popular enthusiasm so hearty that its sincerity could not be questioned. He was surrounded and cheered at every step; the good wives and daughters of the town leaned far out of the gabled windows to flourish a handkerchief, throw a kiss, or spread bouquets beneath his feet. His smile was so bright and genial, his voice so winning, and his gratitude so happy, that the great heart of the metropolis beat with glowing affection, and he was fairly idolized by every man, woman, and child among them. He often appeared in plain

habit, with few or no insignia of royalty about him; walking simply and modestly along the street with some boon companion, and anon stopping to address a kind word to some humble Londoner whom he chanced to meet. Such condescension pleases the multitude, and multiplies a prince's friends among those whose friendship in turbulent times is not to be despised. Many an act of tyranny will be permitted and forgotten in the memory of a gracious act, a kind look, a sympathizing word.

While Prince Henry's ease and simplicity won the love of the lower classes, they delighted to see his slender and noble figure splendidly adorned, mounted upon a prancing steed, and having about him the glittering paraphernalia of majesty; riding among them their true prince, in his proper glory, the model representative of the power and chivalry of England. For Prince Henry, mingling with his people in modest dress, and with cordial familiarity, was their loving protector and indulgent father; while Prince Henry, with his plumed helmet, glistening cuirass, jewelled sword, and lofty bearing, was the champion of their greatness among the nations, the creator of a proud history, the dispenser of justice, the avenger of insults. His precocity was remarkable; for at the time he received so much homage he was hardly twelve years old. It was deemed necessary that the Prince, who now occupied so eminent a rank in the realm, should be supported in a manner worthy of his new dignities. The council was informed that as yet he had neither palace nor attendants. An establishment was accordingly cheerfully provided for him. A portion of one of the royal palaces was set apart for his household. A chapel,

supplied with chaplains, was prepared.

Stewards, chamberlains, cooks, coachmen, attendants, and counsellors were appointed to maintain a household befitting his proper state. from whose income the ported; and special grants of money were also made. In a few months Henry found himself surrounded with every comfort he could wish, supplied with funds, and at liberty to pursue his inclinations as he pleased. The King, meanwhile, who had never paid a close attention to his children, was too much occupied with the settlement of the dynasty he had created, to look much into his son's affairs. After seeing that he was properly surrounded with the requirements of his rank, he paid little attention to his training, and permitted him to pursue what occupations and pleasures he chose. Bolingbroke's nature was not affectionate or anxious; and if he did not display that solicitude which would have been becoming, he at least was no tyrant in his own family.

Lands were ceded to him, household should be sup

Of the manner of King Richard the Second's death, whether it was by the connivance of King Henry or not, the Prince certainly had no cognizance. The feelings with which he regarded the unfortunate monarch were very different from those which actuated his father. He had received from Richard's hands nothing but kindness and encouragement. He had shared his society, and had been the favorite compan ion of many of his quiet hours. He had derived from him many useful precepts, and many lessons which he perceived to emanate from the heart of the King, and which were well-timed to improve his young mind. It would be reasonable to suppose that the Prince's affection for Richard rivalled, if it did not exceed, that