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lord; come, and, if possible, prevent Chrisel and Zoram from cutting each other's throats.

How!

As they were crossing the gardens about two hours age, they mutually accused each other of madness; but, meeting with a guest who informed them of the virtues of the palace, they were terrified to think what they had said to the genius and the queen, and went privately to concert what measures were best to take. From this conversation they learnt, that they really had no friendship for each other; each, questioned, was forced to confess each had committed reciprocal wrongs, formerly and recently; till at last they determined to fight, and are not many yards distant.

Bring me to the place, said Philamir, and I will endeavour to reconcile them.

Ah! my lord, replied the philosopher, you know not how difficult it is to effect a reconciliation in this palace.

The prince came up, just as Chrisel and Zoram were making their attack; he ran between them, and the two courtiers owned they

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