some which are very

few plains are to be seen, though there are fertile. Mount Nérité, which still preserves its ancient name, is lofty, and well shaded with fine trees. The town and port are situated at the foot of this mountain; and are thus sheltered from the north and east winds, which render it salubrious. At a distance from Théaci some ruins are seen, which are still taken for the remains of the palace of Ulysses; and the memory of Penelope is even now held there in the greatest veneration. The town is not very populous; as the inhabitants do not carry on the trade of exporting their commodities themselves, but sell them to the merchants of Cephalonia and Corfu, who come thither. The most pleasing part of this island is the interior; which contains charming dales, views that are truly picturesque, and particularly a narrow valley, through which runs a gentle and beautiful river. The hills which surround it are ornamented with the finest trees in a state of perpetual verdure, and all together form a scene corresponding with the idea given by Elian of the Vale of Tempé. This island

is subject to the Venetians, and is under the government of Cephalonia. This was written in 1794.

67. ANECDOTE OF THE PRINCE OF PIEDMONT.

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The Prince of Piedmont was not quite seven years old, when his preceptor, Cardinal (then father) Gudil, explained to him the fable of Pandora's box. He told him that all the evils which afflict the human race were shut in that fatal box: which Pandora, tempted by curiosity, opened; when they immediately flew out, and spread themselves over the surface of the earth. "What, father!" said the young Prince, 66 were all the evils shut up in that " box ?" "Yes," answered the preceptor. "That cannot be," replied the Prince," since curiosity tempted Pandora;

and that evil, which could not have been "in it, was not the least, since it was the "origin of all."

68. ANOTHER.

When the Prince of Piedmont had

reached the age of 15 or 16, his father, de

siring that he should be instructed in public affairs, sometimes sent for him to attend the council. The Prince thought he might give his opinion upon the matters which were agitated there, and by degrees ventured to speak with great freedom; but when he perceived that no attention was paid to what he said, he thought it unnecessary for him to go to the council, and form excuses for absenting himself. The King did not insist upon his attendance, and never spoke to him upon public business. One day however, when he was with the King and Queen, who were discussing a question of state, the Prince, without being asked, declared what he thought. The King interrupted him, saying, "So, it seems you wish to regulate "my affairs."" Pardon me," said the Prince, "I regulate nothing but my watch,. " and I assure you that that goes very "well."

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69. SPRIGHTLY REPARTEE OF A CHILD TO A

BISHOP.

M. de Châteauneuf shewed a very for

ward mind. When he was only nine years

old, a Bishop, thinking to puzzle him, said to him, "Tell me where God is, my child, " and I will give you an orange."—" My "Lord," replied the child, "tell me "where He is not, and I will give you "two."

70. MR. PITT AND MR. Fox.

Nothing was more interesting than to hear Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fox in a debate in the House of Commons. Both possessed great understanding, energy, warmth, and eloquence. Those, however, who pretend to decide impartially between the two, give the superiority to Mr. Pitt. He had a finer voice; and though he spoke with great rapidity, and without ever hesitating, it was impossible to substitute a better expression than that which he made use of. What is remarkable concerning these two celebrated antagonists is, that their fathers were always opposed to each other in their political career, as well as the sons, who both surpass their fathers. Mr. Pitt was ten years younger than Mr. Fox. From the age of twenty-three and a half he was Prime Mi

nister. No administration that remained in power so long, was ever so brilliant, and so solid, or enjoyed such universal confidence.

71. HUMOROUS ANECDOTE of Lady
BERKELEY.

The second husband of Lady Berkeley was Lord Nugent, an Irish peer, from whom she was afterwards separated. I shall not enter into the reasons of this separation? one thing certain was, that Lord Nugent openly avowed his aversion for Lady Berkeley, and gave full proof of it every time he had an opportunity of mortifying her. They both happened to be at Bath at the same time; and Lord Nugent, who enjoyed great consideration in the fashionable world, undertook to have Lady Berkeley excluded from all the entertainments which were given there. His lordship one day invited the ladies to a grand breakfast, which was to be followed by a ball in the public rooms; Lady Berkeley was not to be invited, and she determined to be revenged.-On the day which had been fixed for the breakfast, she went very early in the morning,