"Were you at the battle of Bothwell Bridge?'' was, in like manner, demanded of him.

"I was," answered the prisoner, in a bold and resolute tone. "Were you armed?''

"I was not. I went in my calling as a preacher of God's Word, to encourage them that drew the sword in His cause." "In other words, to aid and abet the rebels?'' said the Duke. "Thou hast spoken it," replied the prisoner.

"Well, then, ,"continued the interrogator, "let us know if you saw John Balfour of Burley among the party? I presume you know him?''

"I bless God that I do know him," replied Macbriar; "he is a zealous and a sincere Christian."

"And when and where did you last see this pious personage?" was the query which immediately followed.

"I am here to answer for myself, and not to endanger others." "We shall know," said Dalzell, "how to make you find your tongue. SIR WALTER SCOTT. "Trial of the Covenanters after Battle of Bothwell Bridge."

3. "What are you disputing about?" asked an old man, whom they had not observed before, tho he was standing close by them. "I have lived almost fourscore and ten years, and my experience may, perhaps, enable me to decide between you." They told him the occasion of their disagreement, and related the history of their journey round the earth. The old man smiled, and, for a few moments, sat buried in thought. He then said to them: "I, too, have lived to see all the hopes of my youth turn into shadows, clouds, and darkness, and vanish into nothing. I, too, survived my fortune, my friends, my children; the hilarity of youth, and the blessing of health." "And dost thou not despair?" said Memory. "No: I have still one hope left me. "And what is that?" "The hope of heaven!" Memory turned toward Hope, threw herself into his arms, which opened to receive her, and, bursting into tears, exclaimed: "Forgive me, I have done thee injustice. Let us never again separate from each other.' "With all my heart,"

said Hope, and they continued forever after to travel together, hand in hand, through the world.

"Memory and Hope."

JAMES K. PAULDING.

4. It happened one day, about noon, going toward my boat, I was exceedingly surprized with the print of a man's naked foot on the shore, which was very plain to be seen in the sand. I stood like one thunderstruck, or as if I had seen an apparition; I listened, I looked round me, but I could hear nothing, nor see anything; I went up to a rising ground, to look farther; I went up the shore and down the shore, but it was all one; I could see no other impression but that one. I went to it again to see if there were any more, and to observe if it might not be my fancy; but there was no room for that, for there was exactly the very print of a foot-toes, heel, and every part of a foot; how it came thither I know not, nor could in the least imagine; but, after innumerable fluttering thoughts, like a man perfectly confused and out of myself, I came home to my fortification, not feeling, as we say, the ground I went on, but terrified to the last degree; looking behind me at every two or three steps, mistaking every bush and tree, and fancying every stump at a distance to be a man. Nor is it possible to describe how many various shapes affrighted imagination represented things to me in, how many wild ideas were found every moment in my fancy, and what strange unaccountable whimsies came into my thoughts by the way.

"Robinson Crusoe."

DANIEL DEFOE.

FOURTEENTH LESSON

PART 1. DRILL

1. Physical Culture. Extend the arms straight to the front, the hands clasped, and sway the arms from side to side as far as possible while keeping the feet firmly on the floor.

2. Deep Breathing. Inhale deeply through the nostrils. Hold a moment, then pack until the entire breathing capacity is filled. Open the mouth and exhale slowly and deeply on the element ha. The voice should not be sounded.

3. Voice Exercise. Sing tē, tā, taw, tah, tō, tōo, first very softly, then with gradually increasing force. deavor to make the tone strike against the hard palatethe hard, bony arch above the upper teeth-and let the tone seem spun out and elastic.

4. Articulation. First sound the letters s and z separately. Then sound them together in a continuous stream, changing from one to the other. This exercise in voicing and unvoicing sounds is of particular value to foreigners acquiring English. Repeat with the following combinations, being sure to make each line a continuous stream of breath and voice:

sh-zh-sh-zh-sh-zh-sh-zh-sh-zh-sh-zh-sh-zh

th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th-th

f-v-f-v-f-v-f-v-f-v-f-v-f-v-f-v-f-v

PART 2. EXPRESSION

DIALOG

The study of dialog serves to develop sympathy and versatility in the speaker. It is important that you first have a clear conception of the characters you intend to personate, and of their distinctive qualities of voice, speech, and manner. After you have quietly read one of the extracts, imagine yourself to be the character or characters represented; then speak as you think they would speak. Supplement this lesson by studying some person in real life. Carefully observe such person's voice, enunciation, manner, gesture, and language. Write out your impressions of some of the people you meet. This exercise will be valuable to you in developing not only your expression, but also your powers of observation, memory, and adaptability.

EXAMPLES FOR PRACTISE

1. Jean Valjean opened his eyes and looked at the Bishop with an expression no human language could render.

"Monseigneur, what this man told us was true, then? We met him and he looked as if he were running away. We arrested him. He had this plate."

"And he told you that it was given to him by an old priest at whose house he had passed the night? I see it all. And you brought him back here? That's a mistake, you can retire."

"My friend, before you go, take your candlesticks."

Jean Valjean was trembling in all his limbs. He took the candlesticks mechanically and with wondering looks.

"Now go in peace. By the way, when you return, my friend, it is unnecessary to pass through the garden, for you may always enter, day and night, by the front door, which is only latched."

Jean Valjean looked as if he were on the point of fainting. The Bishop walked up to him and said:

"Never forget that you have promised me to employ this money in becoming an honest man. Jean Valjean, my brother, you no longer belong to evil, but to good. I have bought your soul of you. I withdraw it from the black thoughts and the spirit of perdition and give it to God."

"Jean Valjean."

VICTOR HUGO.

2. Capt. A. Sir, I am delighted to see you here, and looking so well. Your sudden arrival at the bath made me apprehensive for your health.

Sir A. Very apprehensive, I dare say, Jack. recruiting here, hey?''

Capt. A. Yes, sir; I am on duty.

What! you are

Sir A. Well, Jack, I am glad to see you, tho I did not expect it; for I was going to write to you on a little matter of business. Jack, I have been considering that I grow old and infirm, and shall probably not trouble you long.

Capt. A. Pardon me, sir, I never saw you look more strong and hearty, and I pray fervently that you may continue so.

Sir A. I hope your prayers may be heard, with all my heart. Well, then, Jack, I have been considering that I am so strong and hearty I may continue to plague you a long time. Now, Jack, I am sensible that the income of your commission, and what I have hitherto allowed you, is but a small pittance for a lad of your spirit.

Capt. A. Sir, you are very good.

Sir A. And it is my wish, while yet live, to have my boy make some figure in the world. I have resolved, therefore to fix you at once in a noble independence. From "The Rivals."

RICHARD B. SHERIDAN.

3. Portia. By my troth, Nerissa, my little body is aweary of this great world.

Nerissa. You would be, sweet madam, if your miseries were in the same abundance as your good fortunes are; and yet, for aught I see, they are as sick that surfeit with too much, as they