lent storm arose, which drove their vessels upon a little island in the Mediterranean. Marini's ship landed first, where while the rest of the crew were refreshing themselves, the inconsolable widower, as he thought himself, wandered with one servant only, into a little wood that was near the sea-shore, to give vent to his immoderate grief. Soon after, the Genoese ship landed too, and the same motive led Monimia with one of her maids to the wood where her husband was lamenting his unfortunate condition. They had not been long there, before they heard each other's complaint, and drew nearer mutually to see if there were any wretch living equally miserable with themselves. But how great was the astonishment of both, when they met in a little path and saw each other! the immoderate joy was such, and the transition from one extreme to the other so instantaneous, that all the power they had was to fall into each other's arms, where they expired in a few minutes after. Their bodies were conveyed to Italy, and were interred with all the solemnity and magnificence due to their quality and eminent virtues. ANECI The la man in s The frolic. ing into a reduce haved w had a w obliged live chea tance of tropolis, more adv The D was sittin in specula complime day. Th distance, ing perce heard; he ANECDOTE OF THE LATE DUKE OF MONTAGU. The late Duke of Montagu, who resided in St James' Park, frequently observed a middle aged man in something like a military dress, of which the lace was much tarnished, and the cloth worn thread-bare; who always appeared at a certain hour in the mall. His countenance was grave and solemn; and he took no notice of the gay crowd that was passing by him. The Duke singled him out as a fit object for a frolic. He began to exercise his mirth by inquiring into his history; he soon learned that he was a reduced officer upon half pay; that he had behaved with great bravery in the late war; that he had a wife and several children, whom he was obliged to send into Yorkshire where they could live cheap; and that he had received a small pittance of his income to keep himself near the metropolis, where alone he could hope to obtain a more advantageous situation. The Duke took an opportunity when the captain was sitting alone upon one of the benches, buried in speculation, to send his gentleman to him with compliments and an invitation to dinner the next day. The Duke placed himself at a convenient distance, saw his messenger approach without being perceived, and begin to speak without being heard; he saw his intended guest start at the mes sage, and question its authenticity. The captain was at length persuaded of its reality, though very much surprised at its singularity. He returned thanks for the honor intended him, and said he would wait upon his grace at the time appointed. He came, the Duke received him with great civility, took him aside, and with an air of secrecy informed him, that he was induced to give him this invitation at the particular request of a lady who had a most tender regard for him. The captain was confounded, and seemed as if he did not know whether to receive it as an affront or a compliment. The Duke assured him upon his honor, that he had told him nothing but the strictest truth. Dinner was announced. The captain entered the room with great curiosity and wonder, which was not diminished, when he saw at the table his own wife and children. The Duke began his frolic by sending for them out of Yorkshire; which as much astonished the wife as the husband; and took care she should have no opportunity of sending him a letter. This sudden aud unexpected meeting, produced very pleasing effects: it afforded the Duke much satisfaction; but it was with difficulty he got his guests quietly seated at table. Soon after dinner, word was brought that the Duke's solicitor attended. He was introduced, and pulled out a deed for the Duke to sign. 'He was desired to read it, and apologized to the company for the interruption. The captain and his wife were still more astonished if possible, when they found the writings contained a settlement of 2001. per annum upon them and their family. The instrument was executed, and the Duke presented it to the captain, saying, 'Sir, I beg your acceptance of this. I assure you it is the last thing I would have done, could I have laid out my money more to my satisfaction.' DROLL MISTAKE. A careful old gentleman came to town in order to marry his son, and was recommended to a twenty thousand pounder. He accordingly put on his best wig, best beaver, and goldbuttoned coat, and went to pay his respects to the lady's mother. He told her, that he had not the pleasure of being known to her; but as his son's quiet depended on it he had taken the liberty of waiting on her: In short, he immediately broke the matter to her, and informed her that his boy had seen her daughter at church, and was violently in love with her, concluding that he would do very handsomely for the, lad, and would make it worth her while to have him. The old lady thanked him for the honor he intended her family; but she supposed, to be sure as he appeared to be a prudent and sensible gentleman, he would expect a fortune answerable. 'Say nothing of that, say nothing of that,' interrupted the Don: 'I have heard—but if it was less, it should not break any squares between us.'— Pray, Sir, how much does the world say?' replied the lady. 'Why, madam, I suppose she has not less than twenty thousand pounds.'-Not so much, Sir,' said the old lady very gravely.—'Well, Madam, I suppose then it may be nineteen, or-oronly eighteen thousand pounds.'-'Not so much, Sir. Well, well, perhaps not: but-if it were |