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Diary and Chronology.

DATE. DAYS

DIARY.

DATE.

CORRESPONDING CHRONOLOGY.

May 21 Wed. St. Felix, of Can May 21 1813. The battle of Wurtschen, in Saxony, fought

talicia, died A.

D. 1587.

Moon's first quar.

11 af. 11 night.

22 Thurs. St. Yvo died 1303
High Water,

42m af. 7 morn
9m af. 8 even

23 Frid. St. Desiderius.

Sun ris. 3m af. 4
sets-59m af. 7

24 Satur, St. Vincent of Le-
rius died A. D.

450.

High Water,

37m af. 9 morn
8m af. 10 even

25 SUN. Whit Sunday.

LES. for the DAY.
16 c. Deut. to v.

18 morn.

11 c. Isaiah even St. Gregory VII. Sun ris. Om af. 4

-sets 0m af. 8

26 Mond. St. Eleutherius.

St. Austin, the
English Apostle
archbp of Can-
terbury, died AD
610
Whit Monday.
High Water,
11h-39m morn

even

between the allied powers and the French, under Napoleon, when the allied powers were forced from all their positions, leaving the French masters of the field. The loss of the French in this conflict was 12,000 men, and the allies had, it is said, 18000 in wounded only. -22 1770. Born the King's sister, the Princess Elizabeth, wife of the Prince of Hesse Homburg. 1784. Died the Earl of Mornington, father of his Grace the Duke of Wellington. He was one of the most celebrated glee composers of his time, as well as an excellent violin player. The service in Dublin Cathedral commences every morning with an anthem of his composing.

1824. Expired at his lodgings in London, Dr. Joseph Kemp, composer, once the pupil of the celebrated Mr. Jackson, of Exeter. He was the author of a new System of Musical Education. -23 St. Desiderius was bishop of Venice, and died

A. D. 612.

1706. The battle of Ramilies, a village in Brabant, fought, when the great Duke of Marlborough gained a complete victory over the forces of Louis XIV., and the Elector of Bavaria, who narrowly escaped being made prisoner.

-24 1689. The royal assent was given on this day to the Toleration Act.

1707. Born at Roeshult, in Sweden, the eminent naturalist, Charles von Linnæus. He was the founder and first president of the academy of Stockholm. Under his culture natural history raised itself nearly to perfection, and has from thence disseminated throughout Europe. -25 On this day is celebrated the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Apostles, in the visible appearance of fiery cloven tongues, and in those miraculous powers which were then conferred upon them. On Whit or White Sunday the catechumens who were then baptized, appeared in the antient church in white garments.

-26

St. Gregory VII succeeded Alexander VII in the
papacy A. D. 1073. He was advanced by the
suffrages of the Cardinals without the Emperor's
authority, When the Emperor Henry IV, to
whom he was an inveterate enemy took the city
of Rome, and set up Clement III, Gregory filed to
Salerna, and there died after having sat more
than 12 years.

1764. Born at Epping in Essex, Dr. John Mason
Good, the translator of Lucretius. He was author
of numerous works, among which may be named
his valuable Physiological System of Nosology,
and the Study of Medicine, which works are
considered far superior to any that have preceded
them, for elegance of composition, and the vast
fund they contain of practical information.
St. Eleutherius Pope, succeeded Soter, in the reign
of Commedus, during his pontificate, Lucius
King of Britain sent to him to be admitted into
the number of Christians, who thereupon sent
Fugatius and Damianus to baptize the people of
Britain. He died A. D. 192.

946. On this day while King Edmund brother of
Athelstan, was celebrating the feast of St. Au-
gustine, he observed among the intoxicated
guests one Leolf whom he had banished six
years before for robbery. The King jumped
from his seat, seized the man by the hair, and
pulled him with himself to the ground. The robber
drew his dagger, and in this situation mortally
wounded the unhappy monarch in the breast.
After having wounded some of the attendants,
he was cut to death by others.

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ILLUSTRATED ARTICLE.
FROM THE CHRONICLES OF THE
CANONGATE.

In the extracts we gave in our last from this admirable work, the following incident was only alluded to: the passage was reserved for illustration, and both are now given.

The Glover, who seems to doat on the pugnacious propensities of Harry Smith, has just drawn from him the history of all his rencontres with all sorts and conditions of men; and as soon as the roll is counted, exclaims "Pretty well, for the quietest lad in Perth, who never touches sword but in the way of his profession!-Well, anything more to tell us?' "Little-for the drubbing of a Highlandman is a thing not worth mentioning.

For what didst thou drub him, O man of peace?' inquired the Glover.

"For nothing that I can remember,' replied the Smith, 66 6 except his presenting himself on the south side of Stirling Bridge.' VOL. I.

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"Well, here is to thee, and thou art welcome to me after all these exploits.Conachar, bestir thee. Let the cans clink, lad, and thou shalt have a cup of the nut-brown for thyself, my boy.'

"Conachar poured out the good liquor for his master and for Catharine, with due observance. But that done, he set the flagon on the table, and sate down.

"How now, sirrah!-be these your manners? Fill to my guest, the worshipful Master Henry Smith."

Master Smith may fill for himself, if he wishes for liquor,' answered the youthful Celt. "The son of my father has demeaned himself enough already for one evening.'

"That's well crowed for a cockeril,' said Henry; "but thou art so far right, my lad, that the man deserves to die of thirst who will not drink without a cupbearer."

"But his entertainer took not the contumacy of the young apprentice with so much patience.. 66 6 Now, by my honest word, and by the best glove I ever made,' said Simon, "thou shalt help 21-SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1828.

him with liquor from that cup and flagon, if thee and I are to abide under one

roof.'

"Conachar arose sullenly upon hearing this threat, and, approaching the Smith, who had just taken the tankard in his hand, and was raising it to his head, he contrived to stumble against him and jostle him so awkwardly, that the foaming ale gushed over his face, person, and dress. Good-natured as the Smith, in spite of his warlike propensities, really was in the utmost degree, his patience failed under such a provocation. He seized the young man's throat, being the part which came readiest to his grasp, as Conachar arose from the pretended stumble, and pressing it severely as he cast the lad from him, exclaimed,— "Had this been in another place, young gallows-bird, I had stowed the lugs out of thy head, as I have done to some of thy clan before thee.'

"Conachar recovered his feet with the activity of a tiger, and exclaiming, "Never shall you live to make that boast again!' drew a short sharp knife from his bosom, and springing on Henry

Smith, attempted to plunge it into his body over the collar bone, which must have been a mortal wound. But the object of this violence was so ready to defend himself by striking up the assailant's hand, that the blow only glanced on the bone, and scarce drew blood. To wrench the dagger from the boy's hand, and to secure him with a grasp like that of his own iron vice, was, for the powerful Smith, the work of a single moment Conachar felf himself at once in the absolute power of the formidable antagonist whom he had provoked; he became deadly pale, as he had been the moment before glowing red, and stood mute with shame and fear, until, relieving him from his powerful hold, the Smith quietly said, "It is well for thee that thou canst not make me angry-thou art but a boy, and I, a grown man, ought not to have provoked thee. But let this be a warning.'

"Conachar stood an instant as if about to reply, and then left the room, ere Simon had collected himself enough to speak. Dorothy was running hither and thither for salves and healing herbs. Catharine

had swooned at the sight of the trickling and thus constituted a means of defence blood. which might safely be trusted to.

The remainder of this well-drawn scene our readers will find at page 309 of our .ast number.

Chronicles

of the Canongate.

SECOND SERIES.

ST. VALENTINE'S DAY; THE FAIR MAID OF PERTH.

OR,

(Continued from page 311.)

THE extracts in our last ended with an

invitation from the Glover to Harry Smith, to put in practice a little stratagem, to secure the privilege of being the rightful Valentine of his fair daughter for the rest of the year. The next chapter opens with the preparations of our hero, Harry, for the campaign of Love, from which we shall extract rather copiously.

"The sturdy armourer was not, it may be believed, slack in keeping the appointment assigned by his intended father in law. He went through the process of his toilette with more than ordinary care, throwing, as far as he could, those points which had a military air into the shade. He was far too noted a person to venture to go entirely unarmed in a town where he had indeed many friends, but also, from the character of many of his former exploits, several deadly enemies, at whose hands, should they take him at advantage, he knew he had little mercy to expect. He, therefore, wore under his jerkin a secret, or coat of chain-mail, made so light and flexible that it interfered as little with his movements as a modern under-waistcoat, yet of such a proof as he might safely depend upon, every ring of it having been wrought and joined by his own hands. Above this he wore, like others of his age and degree, the Flemish hose and doublet, which, in honour of the holy tide, were of the best superfine English broad cloth, light blue in colour, slashed out with black satin, and passamented (laced, that is) with embroidery of black silk His walking boots were of cordovan leather; his cloak of good Scottish grey, which served to conceal a whinger, or couteau de chasse, that hung at his belt, and was his only offensive weapon, for he carried in his hand but a rod of holly. His black velvet bonnet was lined with steel, quilted between the metal and his head

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Upon the whole, Henry had the appearance to which he was well entitled, of a burgher of wealth and consideration, assuming, in his dress, as much consequence as he could display, without stepping beyond his own rank, and encroaching on that of the gentry. Neither did his frank and manly deportment, though indicating a total indifference to danger, bear the least resemblance to that of the bravoes or swash-bucklers of the day, amongst whom Henry was sometimes unjustly ranked by those who imPuted the frays, in which he was so often engaged, to a quarrelsome and violent temper, resting upon a consciousness of his personal strength and knowledge of his weapon. On the contrary, every feature bore the easy and good humoured expression of one who neither thought of inflicting mischief, nor dreaded it from others.

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Having attired himself in his best, the honest armourer next placed nearest to his heart (which throbbed at its touch) a little gift which he had long provided for Catharine Glover, and which his quality of Valentine would presently give him the title to present, and her to receive without regard to maidenly scruples. It was a small ruby cut into the form of a heart, transfixed with a golden arrow, and was inclosed in a small purse made of links of the finest work in steel, as if it had been designed for a hauberk to a king. Round the verge of the purse were these words

Love's darts Cleave hearts, Through mail-shirts.

"This device had cost the armourer some thought, and he was much satisfied with his composition, because it seemed to imply that his skill could defend all hearts saving his own. He wrapped himself in his cloak, and hastened through the still silent streets, determined to appear at the window appointed a little before dawn.

"With this purpose he passed up the High Street, and turned down the opening where Saint John's Church now stands, in order to proceed to Curfew Street; when it occurred to him, from the appearance of the sky, that he was at least an hour too early for his purpose, and that it would be better not to appear at the place of rendezvous till near the time assigned. Other gallants were not unlikely to be on the watch as well as himself, about the house of the Fair Maid of Perth, and he knew his own foible so well as to be sensible of the great chance

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of a scuffle arising betwixt them. have the advantage,' he thought, by my Father Simon's friendship; and why should I stain my fingers with the blood of the poor creatures that are not worthy my notice, since they are so much less fortunate than myself? No-no-I will be wise for once, and keep at a distance from all temptation to a broil. They shall have no more time to quarrel with me than just what it may require for me to give the signal, and for my father Simon to answer it. I wonder how the old man will contrive to bring her to the window? I fear, if she knew his purpose, he would find it difficult to carry it into execution.'

"He was now passing slowly under the wall of St. Anne's Chapel, when a voice, which seemed to come from behind one of the flying buttresses of the chapel, said, He lingers that has need to

run.

"Who speaks?' said the armourer, looking around him, somewhat startled at an address so unexpected, both in its tone and tenor.'

"No matter who speaks,' answered the same voice. 'Do thou make great speed, or thou wilt scarce make good speed. Bandy not words, but begone.' "Saint or sinner, angel or devil,' said Henry, crossing himself, your advice touches me but too dearly to be

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neglected. Saint Valentine be my speed!'

"So saying, he instantly changed his loitering pace to one with which few people could have kept up, and in an instant was in Couvrefew Street. He had not made three steps towards Simon Glover's, which stood in the midst of the narrow street, when two men started from under the houses on different sides, and advanced, as it were by concert, to intercept his passage. The imperfect light only permitted him to discern that they wore the highland mantle.

"Clear the way, catheran,' said the armourer, in the deep stern voice which corresponded with the breadth of

his chest.

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They did not answer, at least intelligibly, but he could see that they drew their swords, with the purpose of withstanding him by violence. Conjecturing some evil, but of what kind he could not anticipate, Henry instantly determined to make his way through whatever odds, and defend his mistress, or at least die at her feet. He cast his cloak over his left arm as a buckler, and advanced rapidly and steadily to the two men. The nearest made a thrust at him, but Henry Smith, parrying the blow with his cloak,

dashed his arm in the man's face, and tripping him at the same time, gave him a severe fall on the causeway; while al most at the same instant he struck a blow with his whinger at the fellow who was upon his right hand, so severely applied, that he also lay prostrate by his associate. Meanwhile, the armourer pushed forward in alarm, for which the circumstances of the street being guarded or defended by strangers who conducted themselves with such violence, afforded sufficient reason. He heard a suppressed whisper and a bustle under the Glover's windows-those very windows from which he had expected to be hailed by Catharine as her Valentine. He kept to the opposite side of the street, that he might reconnoitre their number and purpose. But one of the party, who were beneath the window, observing or hearing him, crossed the street also, and taking him doubtless for one of the sentinels, asked, in a whisper, What noise was yonder, Kenneth ? why gave you not the signal?'

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Villain!" said Henry, " you are discovered, and you shall die the death!" "As he spoke thus, he dealt the stranger a blow with his weapon, which would probably have made his words good, had not the man, raising his arm, received on his hand the blow meant for his head. The wound must have been a severe one, for he staggered and fell with a deep groan. Without noticing him farther, Henry Smith sprung forward upon a party of men who seemed engaged in placing a ladder against the lattice window in the gable. Henry did not stop either to count their numbers or to ascertain their purpose. But crying the alarm-word of the town, and giving the signal at which the burghers were wont to collect, he rushed on the nightwalkers, one of whom was in the act of ascending the ladder. The Smith seized

by the rounds, threw it down on the pavement, and placing his foot on the body of the man who had been mounting, prevented him from regaining his feet. His accomplices struck fiercely_at Henry, to extricate their companion. But his mail-coat stood him in good stead, and he repaid their blows with interest, shouting aloud, Help, help, for bonnie St. Johnstoun !-Bows and blades, brave citizens! bows and blades!-they break into our houses under cloud of night.'

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"These words, which resounded far through the streets, were accompanied by as many fierce blows, dealt with good effect among those whom the armourer assailed. In the meantime, the inhabitants of the street began to awaken and

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