Thus all three were happy in their error. On all public occasions the two brothers appeared with the signs of their inclinations, and felicitated each other on their success; but, as mysteriousness was not destitute of charms for them, they cautiously avoided every opportunity of explaining themselves to each other. The return of the grand festival was now at no great distance, when the youngest brother thought it the proper occasion for venturing to give his beloved the third token of his affection. He told her that he hoped she would now willingly wear the full-blown flower as a testimony of her consent; at the same time presenting her with an artificial carnation, interspersed with little flames and hearts. She stuck the carnation in her bosom, unable to conceal her joy as she received it; at which her lover was so transported, that he determined to demand her of her parents.

His elder brother, who had given her the full-blown flower, at the same time thought that nothing more was wanting to his happiness than the approbation and consent of her gelations. Chance brought them both on the very same day to the parents of their beloved. But how great was their astonishment on their meeting each other! As soon as the father appeared, each addressed him for his daughter. He assured them that he had but one child, of whose virtue he was fully convinced, that she never, in opposition to the laws of the land, could favour two lovers at once. He, however, concluded, from the perfect likeness that subsisted between the two brothers, that some mistake

had happened, and sent for his daughter to clear up the matter. She immediately appeared, decorated with the four flowers shé had received, in the complete conviction, that the two full-blown had been presented her by one and the same hand.

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Venus herself, attended by the graces, could not have shone more lovely than Berilla for thus was the damsel called.Her form was noble and majestic, and her complexion surpassed the blooming rose. No sooner did she perceive the great resemblance between her lovers, and the tokens they wore of her inclination, than she exclaimed: "I am deceived! thou knowest my innocence, O almighty Sun!" She was unable to utter more, but fell motionless on the earth. Her beautiful cheeks were covered with the veil of death. The father, frantic with agony, held her in his arms, and pressed her to his heart. My dear, my only daughter, live, or I must die with thee. I know that thou art innocent." Her mother and the servants were fetched to her relief, and with much difficulty restored her to herself.

She lifted up her eyes, raised a deep sigh, closed them again, and said: 'Unhappy Berilla, thou art now dishonoured! thou wert the comfort of thy pasents, who loved thee in their hearts; and, as the reward of their tenderness, thou art become the cause of their distress! On uttering these words, she burst into a flood of tears. Her father himself, oppressed with sorrow, strove to calm her tortured mind, by every endearing expression, and by giving her repeated assurances that he was convinced of her innocence. 'O, my father,'

said she, am I still worthy of thee?' That thou art,' he replied, 'thy sorrow indicates, which at once is thy justification, and the triumph of thy sensibility. Compose thy spirit,' added he with sighs, I know thy innocence.' The two brothers stood speechless at this mournful scene; they alter nately cast on each other looks of distrust, of anger, and then of compassion.

In the mean time, the amiable maiden completely revived, at least so far as to be able to reply to some questions that were made her. She declared that the first who led her to the altar was the person that made impression on her heart; that she, presently after, as she believed, accepted from him the first token of his inclination, and at length consented to become his; that thereupon she wore the full-blown flower, but she was totally ignorant which of the two brothers it was by whom it was given her. She concluded by saying that she was ready to abide by the judgment of the elders, and to submit to any punishment they should think fit to inflict.

As the marriage engagement is among the weightiest concerns of the empire, and as there was no law already provided in regard to so peculiar a case, it was necessarily left for decision of the pophar, or prince of the country. The cause was propounded in presence of him and the elders. The likeness of the two brothers was in reality so great, that they were scarcely distinguishable asunder. The prince asked which of the two it was that led her to the altar. The eldest replied that it was he. Berilla confessed that indeed he pleased her at first; but the impression he made on her was but slight. Upon this, it was asked

who gave the first flower, and it proved to be the youngest. Berilla said she lost that, but shortly after her lover returned it to her, though at this moment he appeared less amiable to her than before. However, she constantly thought it had been the same. The point which most perplexed the judge was that the maiden had received the full-blown flower from both the lovers. They looked steadfastly on each other, without daring to utter a word. The pophar interrogated the young lady, whether at the time she gave her consent, she did not believe she was giving it to him who had led her to the altar. She affirmed that she did, but likewise declared that her greatest inclination had fallen on him from whom she received the first flower. Both the brothers were now set before her, and the question was put to her, which of the two she would choose if the election were now freely left to herself. She blushed, and, after a few moments of consideration, replied:-- The youngest seems to have the greatest inclination for me.' At the same time darting him a look that betrayed the secret wishes of her soul.

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All men now waited with impatience for the decree of the prince, and eagerly strove to read in his eyes the judgment he was going to pronounce; but particularly, the two lovers, who seemed expecting the sentence of life and death. At length the prince addressed himself to Berilla, with a stern and gloomy countenance: Thy misfortune, or rather thy imprudence, prevents thee from ever possessing either of the brothers. Thou hast given to each an incontestable right to thy person. One hope alone remains for thee; and that is, if one of them will forego his

pretensions. And now, my sons,' continued he, 'what have you to say? Which of you is disposed to sacrifice his own happiness for his brother?' They both made answer that they would sooner lose their lives. The prince turned again to the damsel, who seemed on the point of sinking to the earth, and said, 'Thy case excites my compassion; but as neither of the two will yield, I am obliged to condemn thee to a single state, till one of thy lovers shall change his opinion or die.'

The lot was cruel; for in Mezzorania the state of celibacy was a heavy disgrace. The whole assembly was about to separate, when the younger brother threw himself on his knees before the judge. I implore your patience for a moment,' said he, I will rather sacrifice my right than see Berilla so severely doomed. Take her, O my brother, and may ye live long and happily together! And thou, the delight of my life, forgive the trouble my innocent love has caused thee! This is the sole request I have to make thee.' The assembly rose up, and the magnanimous lover was about to depart, when the prince com, manded him to stay. Son,remain where thou art,' said he, 'thy magnanimity deserves to be rewarded. The damsel is thine; for by this sacrifice, thou hast merited her love. Give her thy hand, and live happily with her."

said he, 'had the noble lord proceeded a little farther, and completed the passage, he would have seen that it applied the other way.' Sheridan then spouted something, ore rotundo, which had all the ais, ois, kous, and koss, that give the world assurance of a Greek quotation; upon which lord Belgrave very promptly and handsomely complimented the honorable member on his readiness of recollection, and frankly admitted that the continuation of the passage had the tendency ascribed to it by Mr. Sheridan, and that he had overlooked it at the moment when he gave his quotation. On the breaking up of the house, Fox, who piqued himself on having some Greek, went up to Sheridan, and said, 'Sheridan, how came you to be so ready with that passage? It certainly is as you state, but I was not aware of it before you quoted it.' It is unnecessary to observe that there was no Greek at all in Sheridan's impromptu.Anecdotes of Impudence.

The Impudent Bride.-Not long since in Liverpool, as a couple were going to be married, and had proceeded as far as the churchyard gate, the gentleman stopped his fair comrade with the follow ing unexpected address: Mary, during our courtship I have told you most of my mind, but not all my mind-when we are married, I shall insist upon three things.' 'What are they?' asked the astonished lady. In the first place,' said he, 'I shall lie alone; secondly, I shall eat alone; and lastly, I shall find fault when there is no occasion; can you submit to these conditions? O yes, sir, very easily,' she replied, for if you lie alone, I shall not; if you eat alone, I shall eat first; and as to your finding fault without oc

Irish Legacy. What will you leave me in your will?' asked a lady of an Irishman. The wide world,' he replied.

The Spanish Lover.-A lady of the palace inspired the poet John Macias with a passion, which no thing could overcome, and which resisted alike the marriage of his mistress, the remonstrances of the grand master, and the imprison ment to which this officer thought it his duty to subject the intractable lover. In this situation he calmly passed his life, occupied with poetical lamentations of his misfortune, and the praises of the lady of his affections. The irritated husband, notwithstanding the security which he enjoyed from the situation of his rival, determined to get rid of him for ever; and, having bribed the gaoler, despatched him, by shooting an arrow through the grate of his dungeon. Macias was then sing; ing one of his own impassioned lamentations, and died while in the act of repeating the name of his mistress.-Monthly Review.

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The Destroyer caught. The skin of a noble lion was sent by the Sheikh of Bornou, a kingdom of Central Africa, to major Denham; it had been taken near Kabshary, and measured from the tail to the nose fourteen feet two inches. He had devoured four slaves, and was at last taken by the following stratagem: The inhabitants assembled together, and with loud cries and noises drove him from the place where he had last feasted; they then dug a very deep circular hole, armed with sharp pointed stakes;

this they most cunningly covered over with stalks of the gussub; a bundle of straw enveloped in a tobe, or African shirt, was laid over the spot, to which a gentle motion, like that of a man turning in his sleep, was occasionally given by means of a line carried to some distance. On their quit ting the spot, and the noise ceasing, the lion returned to his haunt, and was observed watching his trap for seven or eight hours, by degrees approaching closer and closer; and, at length, he made a dreadful spring upon his supposed prey, and was precipitated to the bottom of the pit. The Kabsharians now rushed to the spot, and before he could recover himself, despatched him with their spears.-Major Denham and Captain Clapperton's Travels in Africa.

A Miracle of Honesty.-At a party the other evening, several gentlemen contested the honour of having done the most extraordinary thing. A reverend D. D. was appointed to be the sole judge of their respective pretensions. One produced his tailor's bill, with a receipt attached to it; a buz went through the room that this would not be outdone, when a second proved that he had arrested his tailor for money lent to him. The palm is his,' was the universal cry; when a third observed, Gentlemen, I cannot boast of the feats of either of my predecessors, but I have returned to the owners two umbrellas that they had left at my house.' 'I'W hear no more,' cried the arbiter,

this is the very ne plus ultra of honesty and unheard of deeds; it is an act of virtue of which I never knew any person capable. The prize is yours.'

Useful Receipts.

A substitute for Milk & Cream. Beat up the whole of a fresh egg in a basin, and then pour boiling tea over it gradually, to prevent its curdling. It is difficult from the taste to distinguish the composition from rich cream.

Tooth Powder.-To one ounce of fine powder of bark, and one ounce of gum myrrh, add threefourths of an ounce of bole armenic. Mix these ingredients well together, and they will produce an excellent tooth powder, valuable in itself, and highly approved of by many gentlemen of the faculty.

Against Burns and Scalds.Plunge the part scalded into cold water as soon as possible; wet it with linen steeped in rectified spirits, or common brandy. Poultices and oily applications are to be avoided.

To prevent danger from wet clothes.-Keep (if possible) in motion, and take care not to go near a fire, or into any very warm place, so as to occasion sudden heat, till some time after you have been able to procure dry clothes.

Poetry.

AFFECTION'S KISS.

Mortals, who desire to know

A solace sweet for ev'ry woe,

Seek it in Affection's Kiss.

Maidens, whose fond bosoms prove
All the hopes and fears of love,

Would not the tormentor miss,
If sweeten'd by Affection's Kiss?

Man's proud race are fain to own
Every other pleasure flown,
The soothing influence still of this,
Woman's gift-Affection's Kiss.

These feet with angels' wings shall vie, And tread the palace of the sky.

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