we were met only by an astonished Moor, the sole keeper of the garden, and much struck with the novelty of our situation. We were conducted by this Moorish gardener to the house, which we found to be of very ordinary pretensions, containing some few good rooms, all, however, unfurnished, except the upper story, where the divans and carpets, and numerous fire-arms, bespoke an occasional visit of its lord and master. Around the house were alcoves and fountains, whilst the gardens were chiefly conspicuous for the long avenues of orange and lemon trees and other exotic plants with which they abounded. We amused ourselves by shaking down showers of oranges from the trees, and enjoyed this cooling fruit after the hot and sandy African ride. It was lucky that we did not remain much longer in this cool retreat, as I fear we should have induced cholera or some such ill, our thirst having made us indulge most freely in the delicious fruits with which the place abounded.

In spite of our desire to remain longer in this shady retreat, we were obliged to return to Tetuan, and, therefore, after a couple of hours enjoyment amongst the gardens, remounted our mules and slowly wended our way towards the town, which was reached a few hours before sunset. I was glad, on getting back to Solomon Nahan's hotel, to be able to snatch a few minutes' sleep after my hard ride, and to refresh myself before returning to our vessel; as we had fully determined on setting sail for Gibraltar before night closed upon us. Mr. G. was desirous, before we left the town, that we should pay one other visit to the Neapolitan Consul, who, in the absence of the English Vice Consul, was the greatest European in the place. We accordingly repaired to his residence, and were most politely received. We found the Consul to be a Jew, speaking very good English; and one who had imported into his dwelling many of the comforts of European life; his drawing-room being considered quite a wonder amongst the Moors.

The interview lasted for so long a time that I almost feared we should linger too long and be obliged to pass another night at Tetuan; as, after the firing of the sunset gun, no European is permitted to leave the Jewish quarter, or indeed to pass the external Moorish gates. After great difficulty, therefore, we managed to get fairly off, having first had a curious scene with old Solomon Nahan, who was unable, from religious scruples, to touch money during the Feast of Pentecost; and who was thus in fear and trembling lest we should leave without paying for our board and lodging. The old rascal, however, beckoned the Doctor into a quiet corner of the room, and, opening the pocket of his robe, made signs that the money was to be dropped into it as quickly as possible, being himself too pure to touch the filthy lucre.

I preferred walking through the town, notwithstanding the

numerous crowds of Jews and Moors who had assembled to see the Nazarenes depart, in order to escape the hindrance of the low archways which I had experienced on entering. When we reached the gates of the town, we found them really closed, and I could not help remembering the old saying, which had often been applied to me as a boy, "always be on the right side of the gate;" and thinking that I was at last about to find the inconvenience of being on the wrong side. We had recourse to the never-failing expedient of a Backsheesh or present, which now removed all difficulties, and soon found ourselves fairly on our way to the place of embarkation.

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We had no end of bother and trouble to get fairly rid of the tribe of people who followed us, and finally had so many demands made upon us for perquisites and presents, that we were tired of refusing, and literally paid our way out of Tetuan. We had a delightful ride of two hours to the port; and by the time we had once more reached our little yacht, night had come upon us, even the outline of the coast of Barbary had disappeared from the sharp eyes of our skipper. We had a very pleasant run back again to Gibraltar; and though we had only been two days away from Europe, yet the change had been so great, and the circumstances so novel, that the time appeared much longer, and we all felt as if we had lived away-a very long page of incidents in our lives.

SALT FOR BIRDS' TAILS.

THUS have I, as well as I could, gathered a posy of observations as they grow; and if some rue and wormwood be found amongst the sweeter herbs, their wholesomeness will make amends for their bitterness.-Adam Littleton.

I.

Reader, before you praise or condemn a book, be sure you understand what the author means.-Anon.

II.

Patience is the chiefest fruit of study; a man that strives to make himself a different thing from other men by much reading, gains this chiefest good, that in all fortunes he hath something to entertain and comfort himself with.-Selden.

III.

Necessity, no doubt, is sometimes the mother of invention: but we often make her the father of lies.-Sirion.

IV.

In most things habit is a greater plague than ever afflicted Egypt; in religion it is a surest felicity.-Foster.

V.

It requires moral courage to say I don't know.

Distrust a man

who pretends to be a walking encyclopædia, and to satisfy all querists on every subject.-Hare.

VI

The leopard cannot change his spots. Even so the burden and stain of a lie clings to man's nature till he turn and repent, and thus stave off despair. But if despair overtake him, no change of place can bring relief; "what matter where, if I be still the same."-Sirion.

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VII.

A gentleman now resides near Exeter who has not washed his face or hands for forty years, and speaks of the circumstance with pleasure. He is about four-score, and in good health. He is, however, in the daily habit of dry-rubbing himself. The pleasures of peculiarity are often bought at a dear price.-Southey.

VIII.

This is most certain, God had rather have his trees for fruit than for fuel. Reynolds.

IX.

Never trust the heart of any man who wears it on the outside of his waistcoat; for what he has within is sure to be as hard as a pippin, or hollow as a pumpkin. Job Trotters abound in every walk of life; sixpence will purchase a silk handkerchief, while tears and sentiment are cheap and abundant.-Southey and Sirion.

X.

Pride is dangerous as well as foolish. King Cole's dog took the wall of a dung-cart, and for his pains got squeezed as flat as a pancake. John Wesley met a dandy in a muddy Bath lane. "I never allow fools to take the wall of me," said the exquisite, keeping away from the kerb. "I always do," replied Wesley.-Sirion.

XI.

Be rather wise than witty, for much wit hath commonly much froth; and 'tis hard to jest and not sometimes jeer too, which ofttimes sinks deeper than was meant; and so what was intended for mirth ends in sadness.-Caleb Trenchfield.

XII.

God has given to some men wisdom and understanding; and to some men the art of playing on the fiddle. Reader, whichever be thy gift, use it. Melody may be got out of a cracked Verona, and wisdom from an ounce of brains.-Sirion.

XIII.

Neither would good But instead of parting them up and wriggle.

A good razor never hurts nor scratches. wit, were men as tractable as their chins. with our intellectual bristles quietly, we set Who can wonder we are cut to the bone.-Hare.

A TRIAD OF RULES FOR THREE GOOD THINGS.

TO ENSURE GOOD HEALTH.

EAT and drink very fast, and sit long, at all meals. Always choose hot bread instead of stale. Go to bed very late, and lie late in the morning on a feather bed; if the sun, as well as other oldfashioned folks, will rise betimes, let 'em. You are far too sensible

a person to be influenced by such rustic ignorance.

Use as little exercise as possible: you don't wish to grow as thin as a lath, or to be in rude health like a plough-boy. If you must exert yourself, let it be at night in Lady Doodle's crowded drawingroom, where there is as much good society as foul air; in the ballroom, for which you can lace yourself into waspish beauty till sun and gas-light begin to mingle, as well enjoy the pure atmosphere; or go to some well-filled theatre, where gas, fresh air, and dust keep your lungs well supplied with food and stimulus.

Be constantly physicking yourself, either with or without your doctor's advice. Strong brandy and water late at night, and plenty of it, is a good reviver, a good night-cap, a calm soother, a safe stimulator; it assists digestion, and causes light healthy sleep; saves one from porcine, stertorian slumbers; from dry mouth and feverish thirst; and if only persevered in, ends in an ecstasy of pleasure, a delirium of "tremens."

If all these means fail, try activity, self-denial, early rising, early hours at night, fresh air, manly-aye and womanly-exercise, moderation-generous moderation-at all times, being neither a prim disciple of Father Matthew, nor an empty slave of Bacchus. Hate a lie as you hate Satan; keep a clear conscience in matters of earth and heaven; abjure drugs; and you will know what life really is.

RULE II. TO MAKE A GOOD SERVANT.

ALWAYS talk to your servant as if she were not of the same flesh and blood as yourself Never forget that she is "the plain earthen ware, without a sprig," while you are "the best double-gilt china, of royal pattern." Always be short and snappish in tone, if not word. Assume every thing to be going wrong, until it be proved to be going right. But never get into a passion; it is vulgar. Words may be smoother than oil, and yet sharper than swords. If a second be lost in putting up a blind, ask Jemima If she ever means to have done with that noise? If a moment's delay in answering the bell, enquire Where upon earth she has been since the bell rang? If dinner be not precisely and exactly dressed as you like it, observe that,