I have a literary friend at York, with whom I have long corresponded on the subject of the Saxon horn that is preserved in the Minster there; we interchanged letters for six years, and have only as yet been able to settle the first line of the inscription.

I will write forthwith to this gentleman, Dr.Dryasdust, and be particular in my inquiries concerning the character, etc., of your brother's heir, of the gentleman employed in his affairs, and what else may be likely to further your lordship's inquiries.

In the meantime your lordship will collect the evidence of the marriage, which I hope can still be recovered ?" "Unquestionably," replied the Earl: "the witnesses, who were formerly withdrawn from your research, are still living.

My tutor, who solemnized the marriage, was provided for by a living in France, and has lately returned to this country as an emigrant, a victim of his zeal for loyalty, legitimacy, and religion." "That's one lucky consequence of the French, revolution, my lord--you must allow that, at least," said Oldbuck: "but no offence; I will act as warmly in your affairs as if I were of your own faith in politics and religion.

And take my advice--If you want an affair of consequence properly managed, put it into the hands of an antiquary; for as they are eternally exercising their genius and research upon trifles, it is impossible they can be baffled in affairs of importance;--use makes perfect--and the corps that is most frequently drilled upon the parade, will be most prompt in its exercise upon the day of battle.