wind agitated the deep, and heat shortly became the oppressive sensation. My child soon after awaking and demanding food, I took courage to sit up; but when I gazed upon the dreary expanse and saw our little bark rocking on each wave, I closed my eyes, giddy and fearful.

"After a time, I recollected that the only chance for my child's preservation was, that I should retain my strength; I therefore ate of some bread and gave my child some. Young as he was, the melancholy of my countenance struck him, and he endeavoured by his little carresses to comfort and enliven me; nor did they altogether fail procuring me a momentary cessation from bitter thoughts. So wore away the day, the heat intense and no land visible; parched with thirst, I lifted the cask to drink, when either by some movement of the child's, or it might be the suggestion of my fancy, the boat lurched, and the untasted liquid slipt from my hands overboard: endeavouring to stop it, the bread which lay on my lap fell likewise, and thus were we additionally tormented by the pangs of hünger and thirst. I must not expatiate on this scene of my miseries: my own bodily sufferings seemed to cease, or at least were unheeded, in contemplating the agonies of my little one. Dear patient soul! as though conscious of my inability to supply its wants, it ceased to make any demands; but, overcome with fever and exhaustion, laid its head quietly on my bosom, and from time to time faintly endeavoured to open his languishing eyes.

"I could not bear it; but casting a reproachful look to Heaven, I held in my breath tightly, hoping that my heart would break with the effort; but, alas! the stubborn thing had not endured sufficiently. I have not a perfect recollection of what followed: I think I remember the stars looking out upon our misery, and fantastic forms hovering round us, sometimes of a benign aspect, but more frequently of a hideous threatening appearance. And thus you found us, and thus your kind offices just arrived in time to save our lives."

END OF THE FIRST PART.

PART THE SECOND.

Ye have Angels' faces, but Heaven knows your hearts.
What will become of me now, wretched lady?

I am the most unhappy woman living

Shipwreck'd upon a kingdom, where no pity,

No friends, no hope; no kindred weep for me;

Almost, no grave allowed me ;-like the lily,
That once was mistress of the field, and flourished,
I'll hang my head, and perish.

SHAKESPEAR.

THE tale which Zulema had related failed not to raise in the breast of Alvarez a variety of powerful emotions. Her youthful romantic enthusiasm; her ardent, trusting love; her rejection and, forlorn wandering; all touched him with pity or admiration ; and while a few tears fell to her sufferings, a sensation of envy was experienced towards the object who had excited so powerful an interest in so kind a heart. I will not say that Alvarez felt love at first sight of the beauteous stranger; yet the singularity of her appearance, her loveliness, and her misfortunes (together with his own previous experience, which had rendered him particularly susceptible to the romance of such an adventure) had certainly given rise to those

sweet emotions, which an improved acquaintance with her amiable qualities could not fail to ripen into a master-passion. But, whatever were his feelings, respect for her sufferings kept him silent; and though his heart yearned to soothe and console the injured one, he was fearful lest a look or word should offend. But what he omitted in speech his actions made clear and evident. No longer was his garden neglected and uncultivated; but, with a diligence and taste that love alone can supply, variety and beauty bloomed around. Without, all looked plenty and comfort; trimness and even ornament reigned in the interior of his mansion. With a grace and a taste that mark the well-informed mind, Zulema soon performed a thousand little domestic offices, that were foreign to her habits; and though a lute and an embroidery frame had been supplied her by her attentive host, she was more frequently seen attending her poultry, her bees, or her dairy; unless when, towards evening, he could listen to her music, or read to her as she worked.

If at any time a feeling of dependence or of intrusion came over her mind, it was but transitory. Her gratitude was strong and unbounded, but the distinctions of civilized countries, with regard to property and etiquette, were in her mind vague and indefinite. The pleasure which Alvarez showed in obliging her, in anticipating her every wish, seemed only to demand equal pleasure and graceful acceptance. The delicacy and earnestness of his favours, while they proved

the sincerity of his kindness, inspired a proud humility to be so sweetly obliged. From the same ignorance, Zulema wondered not that so many luxuries were supplied, unsuitable to a fisherman's state. She thought him poor, because no gold or domestics appeared, and he laboured daily. Yet she thought not of the evils of poverty, because she experienced none. Alvarez wore the rustic garb of his employment, but her child and herself were clothed in fine linen, and their table was profusely and luxuriantly supplied. Months whiled away, mutual gratitude and friendship forming a delicious intercourse between them. If she perceived any feeling stronger on his part beneath his kind and respectful manner, let her not be blamed that she gave it welcome; timidly and slowly, it is true, for her heart had been disappointed, yet cheering and grateful, for her heart yearned for sympathy.

Winter arrived; that dreary season for all out-ofdoor employment seems but to knit hearts closer where home is attractive; and thus it appeared with our young couple, who, when the storm blew loudest by sea and land, kindled a brighter blaze on their hearth, and drew nearer to its genial warmth, deeply engaged in legend old or "Music's soothing spell." One boisterous evening, while thus occupied, they were disturbed by a loud knocking at the door, and in a few moments four or five men entered the apartment. Their appearance was formidable,-stout men and well-armed; yet their civil deportment dissipated