The extent of that deep anguish was seen alone in his fading form, in his pallid features; but it was known only to the Searcher of all hearts.

He had wished to perform the last office to his Mary, but his father and Archdeacon Howard conjured him to abandon the idea, and suffer the latter to take his place.

All were bathed in tears during that solemn and awful service.

Scarcely could Mr.Howard command his voice throughout, and his concluding words were wholly inaudible.

But no movement was observable in Herbert's slight and boyish form; enveloped in his long mourning robe, his features could not be seen, but there was somewhat around him that created in the breasts of all who beheld him a sensation of reverence.