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father, you have ever loved me ---you have been the kindest of parents, and I tenderly love you. Will you grant me one request ---O, my father, it is the dying request of your daughter---will you grant it?'--- My dearest child, ask what you will, though it take every shilling of my property, whatever it may be, it shall be granted. I will grant it.' --- My dear father, I beg you never again to speak against JEsus of Nazareth!' The father was dumb with astonishment. 'I know,' continued the dying girl, I know but little about this Jesus, for I was never taught; but I know that he is a Saviour, for he has manifested himself to me since I have been sick, even for the salvation of my soul. I believe he will save me, although I have never before loved him. I feel that I am going to him--that I shall ever be with him. And now, my father, do not deny me; I beg that you will never again speak against this Jesus of Nazareth. I entreat you to obtain a Testament which tells of him; and I pray that you may know him, and, when I am no more, that you may bestow on him the love that was formerly mine.'

"The exertion here overcame the weakness of her feeble body. She stopped; and her father's heart was too full even for tears. He left the room in great horror of mind, and before he could recover himself, the spirit of his idolized daughter had taken its flight, we may trust to that Saviour, whom she scarcely knew, but yet loved and honoured. The first thing the parent did after committing to the dust his last earthly joy, was to procure a

New Testament. This he read; and, taught by the Spirit from above, is now numbered among the meek and humble followers of his once denied Saviour."

Dialogue between Hands and Feet.

Hands. Now, cousen Feet, as we have lived so many years in amity, what do you think if we were to converse a little together, on our past conduct?

Feet. I hate to think of what is past---I hate to talk of what is past: I always like to look forward.

Hands. So far you are a philosopher.

Feet. Yes, I am descended from a celebrated sect; the Peripatetics were all pedestrians.

Hands. But a little conversation can do us no harm.

Feet. Proceed.

Hands. You recollect that I once stole a pair of shoes for you, Feet. What then?

Hands. You walked off with them.

Feet. Or rather, ran off; for, if I had not, you would have been caught in maner, as the lawyers say.

Hands. But you never stole a pair of gloves for me.

Feet. But I was fettered for the gloves you stole for yourself.

Hands. And I was handcuffed for the shoes I stole for you.

Feet. Did'nt I kick the fellow that handcuffed you?

Hands. And did'nt I cuff the fellow that fettered you?

Feet. So far we acted like

sworn brothers. I hope you don't forget that I was put in the stocks for the bottle of brandy you stole,

Hands. That bottle was for our throat---our common friend. Feet. I am afraid our poor throat will pay for all at last.

Hands. Away with your predictions! You say you like to look forward; you should sometimes look behind you.

Hands. True; but I am surprised you should presume to give advice to your betters!

Feet. Betters! I am descended, Mr. Hands, from the ancient family of the Legs: you, are, it is true, descended from the proud family of the Arms: both have

Feet. No, I leave that to my bled in the cause of their counheels.

Hands. In all our transactions I never betrayed you.

Feet. Do you mean to say that I betrayed you?

Hands. Remember the great

snow.

Feet. True; I was traced, and we were caught. Didn't I assist you, however, to scale the wall? Hands. You did---and to swim the river.

Feet. Yes; and to climb the tree.

Hands. Don't talk of trees--trees have been fatal to gentlemen of our profession.

Feet. And will be so, I fear. Since you have touched an old score, it has not escaped your memory, I believe, that before you entered on your present line of life, you signed a warrant of attorney, by which you got us all, back, belly, and bones, into a stone doublet.

Hands. It was in that very stone doublet I learned all my tricks.

Feet. I wish you could unlearn them, but that I see is impossible; let me advise you now, in future to avoid all attorneys, and warrants of attorney; and if ever you are called' upon to put your mark to any bond, bill, or note, let it appear on the left side; though it may not be so honour able a post as on the right, yet you will find it a less dangerous

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try, and when yours could no longer sustain the fight, mine have borne them off the tented field in safety. I know the Spindleshanks claim kindred as a branch of my ancestors, and they are a disgrace to it; we are proud, however, to acknowledge our obligations to Mr. Deputy Oak, a sound race, the pride of Old England, and the glory of Chelsea College.

Hands. Come, come, our ancestors are equally illustrious, But, in point of education---I can write.

Feet. And I can leave my mark. Hasn't forgery brought many a man to the gallows?

Hands. And hasn't one false step often done the same? A truce, a truce !---let us forget all that is past---let us act in concert in future.

Feet. With all my heart. I'll engage that you'll never put any plan into execution that you won't find me at the bottom of it if you have a horse, arm my heels and you'll outstrip the wind; or, if you trust to me, you'll find that I'll leave our pur◄ suers far behind.

CATHAL.An Interesting Story,

The incidents which happen to human life, are so various, and in a number of cases so extraordinary, either in the prevention of evils intended, or in the punishment of those already com

mitted, that the most obdurate sceptic, or confirmed atheist, will find it difficult to attribute them to the ordinary course of things, without having recourse to the direction and interposition of Divine Providence.

On the colonization of America from the British islands, during the close of the preceding and commencement of the last century, a number of persons made a profession of not only stealing children and young persons, in order to sell them to the planters, but even those more advanced in years, if dwelling on the sea-coast, were not secure, whatever might be their sex or condition; and numbers were thus for ever lost to their country, families, and friends, in both islands.

In the south of Ireland, near the sea-coast, dwelt Cathal, who occupied not only extensive farms and considerable personal property, but was in his manners amiable, and in disposition correct and honourable.

About the age of twenty-three he entered into the marriage state with a young lady of an amiable temper, improved mind, and genteel fortune. For two years they lived the happiest of couples, respected and honoured by every person who had the pleasure of their acquaintance and neighbourhood. On a sudden the mind of Cathal became over-cast with black clouds of melancholy, his wonted cheerfulness forsook him, he was reserved and silent; his most intimate acquaintance and nearest relatives could not discover the cause of his anxiety; even the endearments and caresses of an amiable wife were ineffectual.

Time seemed to increase rather than abate the malady, when, towards the dusk of the evening, on a summer's day, seeming under great perturbation of mind, he walked into the fields near the sea-coast, but was not heard of more. From the state of his mind for some time, it was imagined he had put an end to his existence, either by water or the bullet; but though every search was made, no information could be received. Even enquiries were made in America, from a presumption that he might be kidnapped to that continent or the West Indies, but all in vain. Days, months, and years, thus passed on, but no account could be received. Whence, after a period of fifteen years' anxious suspence, the heir-at-law took possession of the property, reserving thereout a legal and proper dower for the reputed widow; who, some few months after this settlement, entered a second time into the bonds of wedlock, with a gentleman of considerable landed property, and from whom she obtained a genteel and ample jointure.

Cathal, however, was not dead, but he had conceived a mortal and deep-rooted jealousy against his wife, though no person whatever could behave with greater propriety and decorum; and on the evening of his departure, had formed the diabolical idea of murdering the most amiable of her sex. Whilst these gloomy and horrid thoughts occupied his distracted mind, he was suddenly surrounded by four men in the habit of seamen, who conducted him to a ship lying off the coast, which immediately set sail, as it was supposed, for America.

For some time they had a prosperous voyage; but, at length, a terrible storm arose, which, with adverse winds, drove them entirely out of their course, on the coast of Africa, in a very crippled condition; the sails were almost rent in pieces, and yards broken; so that it was impossible to proceed without repairs. It was, therefore, determined to make for the Madeiras, and they were already in sight of these islands, when they were attacked by a Sallee Rover, taken, and carried into that port; and whence Cathal and his companions were marched into the interior parts of the country, over barren rocks and sandy deserts, almost naked, and exposed during the day to a scorching sun, and during the night to no less pernicious dews. Fifteen days of a laborious and painful journey brought them to the city of Morocco, where, in the public market, they were sold for slaves, and sent into various parts of the country. Cathal's lot was to work in the gardens of the Emperor, in which his labour was great, and maintenance indifferent. The constant drawing of water for the several and numerous plants in that dry and sultry climate during the night, with digging and other occupations in the day, nearly exhausted his strength. But his corporeal sufferings, however great, were by no means equal to his mental; repentance and remorse had now succeeded his former frenzy, and he saw the injustice and wickedness of his former illgrounded suspicions; but, alas! it was now too late; there was no probability remaining, nor even a most distant prospect of

his ever seeing his injured wife, home, or country again. A calm and pious resignation to his wretched fate, and a diligence in the duties of his business, were the only consolations now left him. He had always been fond of gardening, by which means he had acquired a considerable knowledge in that rural art. This, with the propriety of his conduct, after some years, advanced him to the rank of principal gardener and director of the plantations belonging to the royal palace. In this state, the care which he took of the fountains, arbours, and shady groves, procured him the attention of, and numerous presents from, the ladies of the seraglio. One, in particular, who was by birth an European, used her utmost endeavours to soften the rigour of his servitude. By her interest, he was made principal builder or architect of the palace, an employment not only honourable but lucrative; so that after a period of thirty years, he found himself possessed of a property, not only sufficient to purchase his freedom, but to render him independent and comfortable during the remainder of his life: he, therefore, began to entertain serious thoughts of returning to his native country. Having procured his_liberty, and by means of the English Consul at Algiers, obtained permission of the Emperor to quit his service, he embarked from the last-mentioned port, and after a prosperous voyage of five weeks, arrived safe at Cork. Though now in his native country, and near the place of his birth, he found himself a perfect stranger. An absence of thirty years, and

the burning sun of Africa, had so much altered both his complexion and features, that it was impossible for those of his most intimate acquaintance to recollect him: and the interest of his relations, especially those who were in possession of his property, prevented them from acknowledging a person, who would on that account deprive them of a great part of their income. A law-suit was, in consequence, commenced, but not being able to identify his person, he lost his cause. Chagrined at the disappointment, he broke off all connexion with his family, changed his name, and with the property which he had brought from abroad, retired to Dublin, where he remained several years.

During his residence in that city, he became acquainted with a widow lady, somewhat turned of fifty, of an amiable disposition and large dower; he paid his addresses to her, and after some time they were married. But what was their mutual astonishment, when, from relating the past transactions of their lives, it was discovered that the lady with whom Cathal had again entered into matrimony, was his former wife! Her second husband had died some years before the return of her first from slavery. By her entreaties another law-suit was commenced, and she being able to identify his person, they recovered all their property, and lived the remainder of their lives in perfect union and happiness.

Here we may observe the wis dom and justice of Providence. If Cathal had not been taken off by the sailors, he would have murdered an innocent and ami

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able person, and himself suffered an ignominious death from the offended laws of his country. Even the intention of the crime was severely punished in thirty years exile, slavery, and the remorse of a repentant and guilty conscience. The object also of his intended crime, was permitted to become the property of another person, which he was so anxious to prevent and punish. Yet they were at length re-united, passed the remainder of their lives more happily, and enjoyed a greater income than most probably they ever would have done, if those incidents had never come to pass.

ON LAUGHING.

To form a true judgment of a person's temper, begin with an observation of his laugh; for people are never so unguarded as when they are pleased; and laughter being a visible symptom of some inward satisfaction, it is then, if ever, we may believe the face; but, for method sake, it will be necessary to point out the several kinds of laughing, under the following heads:

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The Dimplers.---The Smilers. The Laughers.---The Grinners. -The Horse-laughers.

The Dimple is practised to give a grace to the features, and is frequently used to entangle a gazing lover. This was called by the ancients, the chain-laugh.

The Smile is for the most part confined to the fair sex, and their male retinue; it expresses our satisfaction, in a silent sort of approbation, and does not disorder the features too much, and, therefore, is practised by lovers of of the most delicate address. It

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