him at all, and others, who do, enter not into discourse with him; and the women are so obstinate in this respect, that their husbands can never turn off one of the servants, but his very complaint against them is a recommendation; and his recommendation has the effect of a complaint, by subjecting them to their mistress's resentment. "Contrary to this is the manner of the European ladies, who have not their own will with their children and servants, but live more ke free and familiar guests in their sband's houses; and the houshold esta Ishment and equipage being common to both, if any part, as the carriage, for example, is previously employed by the one, the other has to wait till it is disengaged: of this there is no doubt, that if a quarrel ensues between an English husband and wife, the wife has to leave the house, and seek her dinner, either at her father's, or a friend's; whereas, in Asia, it is the husband who has to go out; for frequently the utensils of cookery are not kept in the murdannah. Fourth. The freedom, by custom, of the Asiatic women, from assisting in the business of the husband, or service of his guests; whereas this is generally the business of European wives, whether their husbands be of a genteel business, such as jewellery, mercery, or perfumery or the more servile ones: I have seen many rise from their dinner, to answer the demands of a purchaser; and although these duties are not required of the ladies, yet some, especially the entertaining of the guests, carving, and helping the dishes at table, and making the tea and coffee, are generally performed by them. Now the Asiatic ladies have no such duties at all, but live in the manner before described. “Fifth, The greater deference the Asiatic ladies find paid to their humours, and prescriptive right of teasing their husbands, by every pretext, which is considered as an essential quality of beauty; for, if a wife does not put these in practice, but is submissive to her hus band's will in every thing, her charms very soon lose their brilliancy in his eyes. Thus, when a wife goes to visit her father, she will not return to her husband till he has come himself several times to fetch her; and being as often vexed by breaking her promise. And every day when dinner is served, by pretending to be engaged at the time, she keeps her husband wait. ing, and does not come till the meat is cold; and in the same manner at bed-time; for returning quickly from their father's house, is consi dered as a sign of fondness for the husband, which looks ill, as they think; and coming soon to dinner, in their opinion, betrays the disposition of a hungry beggar. In these and such cases, the husband has nothing for it but patience; nay, it ever pleases him. I have known many beautiful women constant in their affection, and obedient to their husbands night and day; whom, for want of these qualities, their husbands quickly grew tired of, and unjustly deserted for the sake of plain women who possessed them. "Sixth, The greater reliance placed by the Asiatic husband in their wives' virtue, both from law and custom. Although European ladies can go out of doors, and discourse with strangers, yet this is not allowed, unless they have a trusty person person along with them, either of the husband's or the father's; and sleeping out all night is absolutely denied them. The Asiatic ladies, on the contrary, when they go to the house of a lady of their acquaintance, though their husbands be entire strangers, are not attended by any person of the husband's or father's, and they spend not only one or two nights in that house, but even a whole week; and in such a house, though the master is prohibited from entering the apartments where they are, yet the young men of fifteen, belonging to the family or relations, under the name of children, have free access, and eat with, and enter into the amusements of their guests. "Seventh, Their share in the children by law; for, if a divorce happens, the sons go to the father, and the daughters to the mother, contrary to the custom in England; where, if a divorce happens, the mother, who for twenty years may have toiled and consumed herself in kringing up her children, has to abandon all to the father, and, full of grief and affliction, leave his house. "Eighth, The case both by law and custom, with which the wife may separate herself from her husband, when there may be a quarrel between them, without producing a divorce. Thus the wife, in an hour's time after the dispute, sets off with the children and her property to the house of her father, or relations, and until her husband makes her satisfaction, she does not return: and this she can always do without a moment's delay. the Asiatic women enjoy over the European, there are many others here omitted for brevity's sake.What has been said is enough for people of discernment." Authentic Narrative of the Fidelity and Sagacity of a Dog, from "Gleanings in England,” by Pratt. I AM called upon most tenderly to be the historian of one more quadruped hero; not only because I think you will feel, with me, it is more interesting than any of the former, but, as I receive many of the circumstances, of which I had only an imperfect knowledge before, from the gentleman who has already enriched my late correspondence with so many anecdotes. And if I suffer the opportunity of the present tranquil moment to escape, I know not when I may be able to give it to you. I do not, certainly, present it as any particular feature in the mind or character of my nation, or of my countrymen, or of human beings in any country; but I exhibit it as another most important feature in the characterI will not say the mind-but assuredly in the noble instincts and affections of a sincere and steady friend to mankind in all countries: a friend to whose merits and generous qualities I have been assiduous to do justice, and assign the rank that is due, in various parts of our correspondence. Not, however, solely for those ends, but to excite that sense of gratitude, honour, and justice in our own nature, towards this excellent creature, in return for his attachment and,-frown not ye proudDr. Duncan. "Besides these eight, as above noticed, of the superior advantages to 880 serving of are two v tion, wri the elever is filled w and the o neurin. early po intersper of the b the ausp Wales, pies, as tion, as Wynn most o merate Colleg deirt of Int from larte lordship. plaint was Dell He is the seduto neigbourhood; T.. it no longer-away will st pode having thus produ teace of deep disperasur. condemned criminal to th tioner. The trembling culprit sui'' remai to by tausts, ed under the table, but just as the be table servant was stooping to drag ha forth from his retreat. the s returned, and brought a repres by serving he had recollected an diate business, which demandpatch" let my horse be got ,," said his lordship," and do attend, and let that incorrigible ure be hanged, or some other disposed of, so as I may never yes on him again, when you rn." They left the apartment, and the of the dog was for a few hours ended. The interval, though rt, was not thrown away. The demned was sufficiently an adept the tones of his master's voice and the history of his master's looks, believe there was any thing left hope of a reversal of his senice, or even for a longer respite. e, therefore, adopted the only alrnative between life and death, by tempting to escape, which, while e judge and the executioner were erforming their other engagements, e was fortunate enough to effect. In the course of the same evening, while the same servant was waiting st table, his lordship demanded if is orders had been obeyed respectng the dog. "After an hour's search, ae is no where to be found, my ord," answered the servant. The rest of the domestics were questioned, but their replies were similar, not a soul in the house had set eyes on him since his lordship rode out." Indeed, every one of the household supposed he had. as usual, followed his master. The general conclusion for some days was, that the dog, conscious of being in disgrace, and of deserving it, had hid himself in the house of a tenant, or some other person who knew him, till his master's displeasure should be passed. A month, however, succeeding without any thing being heard respecting him, it was thought that he had fallen into the hands of his late accuser, the farmer, who perceiving him still at liberty, fancied it would combine public good with private vengeance, to unite, in his own person, the triple office of accuser, judge, and executioner. In process of time, however, the memory of both the offender and the fault died gradually away, till the fate of the poor dog, like other unhappy favourites, ceased either to be thought of or lamented. About a year after this suspension of the circumstance, while his lordship was journeying into Scotland, attended only by one servant, it happened that a severe storm drove him to shelter under a hovel belonging to a public house situated some distance from the road, upon a heath. The tempest continuing, threatening rather to increase than abate, the night coming on, and no town or house suitable to the accommodation of such a guest, his lordship was, at length, induced to dismount, and to go into the little inn adjoining the shed. On his entrance, an air of surprise and consternation marked the features and conduct of both the innholder and his wife. Confused and incoherent were made to common questions, and soon after a whispering took place between the two forementioned persons. At length, however, the guest was shewn into a small parlour, a faggot was thrown on the fire, and such refreshments as the house afforded were preparing, there being no appearance whatever of more favourable weather allowing them to depart. answers As the servant maid of the house was spreading the cloth, a visible tremor shook her frame, so that it was was not without difficulty she performed her office. Lord C. noticed a certain strangeness of the whole groupe, but remembering to have heard his servant mention the words "my lord," as he alighted from his horse, he naturally inputed this to their having, unexpectedly, a guest in their house above the rank of those whom they were accustomed to entertain. The awkwardness of intended respect, in such cases, and from such persons, will often produce these embarrassments. The noble guest having now made up his mind to remain that night, supper was served; when a most unexpected visitor made his appearance. “Good heavens!" exclaimed his lordship, "is it possible I should find my poor dog alive, and in this place. How wonderful! how welcome!" He stretched out his hand to caress his long lost favourite; but the dog, after looking earnestly at his ancient master, shrunk from him and kept aloof. He even refused food, though offered him with kindness, and took the first opportunity of the door being opened to leave the room. Many efforts were afterwards made on the part of lord C. during the evening, to revive the remembrance and affection of the alienated favourite, who still resisted them all. As often as he was led into the apartment, he appeared to wish himself out of his master's sight, but still took his station on the other side of the door, as if watch ing some expected event. Of the dog's history, from the time of his elopement, little more resulted from enquiry, than that he had one day followed some drovers who came to refresh themselves and their cattle; and that, appearing to be foot sore with travel, and as unwilling as unable to proceed with his companions, he staid in the house, and had remained there ever since. This account was obtained from the ostler, who added, that the dog was as harmless a creature as any be twixt Scotland and Ireland, but that he thought him rather given to melancholy, as if, poor fellow, he had something on his spirits. Lord C. intending to rise early in the morning to make up the time thus sacrificed to the night, which was still stormy, ordered the servant to shew him to his chamber. As he passed the common room, which communicated with the parlour, he noticed the innkeeper and his wife in earnest but governed discourse with three men muffled up in horseman's coats, who seemed to have just come from buffeting the tempest; and not a little anxious to counteract its effects; for both the landlord and his wife were filling their glasses with spirits. His lordship, on going up to his chamber, after the maid and his own servant, heard a fierce growl, as from the top of the stairs. "Here is the dog again, my lord," exclaimed the servant. "He is often cross and churlish to strangers," observed the maid, " yet he never bites." As they came nearer the door, his grow! increased to a furious bark. But, upon the maid's speaking to him sharply, he suffered her to enter the chamber, and the servant stopped back to hold the light to his lord. On his old master's advancing towards the chamber, the dog drew back, and stood with a determined air of opposition, as if to guard the entrance. Lord C. addressed him by his name; and, for the first time, since |