His lofty courage was unquestionable, and had claimed his deepest respect, while his exertions for him had won his deepest regard—he listened with almost the reverence that would have been paid, in days of yore, to an oracle, while Rostrevor developed, in the course of conversation, those high principles of action which had guided his life, and wondered most when he discovered that Rostrevor was more solicitous to approve himself to God and his own conscience, than to his fellow creatures; he admired him not the less that he thought it impossible to imitate him.

But although serious topics had their due place in the conversation of men who had so recently and wonderfully been preserved from death, they did not not exclude all others. Rostrevor was not one of those irreverent fanatics who drag sacred subjects into every scene à propos of any thing or nothing. The leading feature in his conversation was that every talent, every power was regulated by religion-ever in his heart, it influenced all

that proceeded from his heart-it flowed without an effort, and left on your mind a full con

viction of its reality, while yet, perhaps you

would find it difficult to mention

your reasons for your confidence. Even those who themselves scoffed at all religion have yet been known to exclaim of him-" That man is certainly a christian !”

Rostrevor's knowledge seemed to extend to all subjects. He passed with ease from politics to literature-from the derivation of a language to the graces of a poem-and was equally acquainted with celebrated public and private characters. He possessed an inexhaustible fund of anecdote, and his lively manner, and slight Irish accent added to his charms as a raconteur.

"One would really think, Major," said Horace one evening," that you had been Taleteller-general at some Native Prince's court."

"Not exactly that," replied he laughing,

"but substitute camp for court and you have exactly my office-no sinecure I can assure

you. In this case, as in all others, practice makes perfect.' When we were in Nepaul, and it was necessary to watch for many nights together, I used to keep my men awake all night by telling them tales: and I do not believe any one ever had a more attentive audience. I assure you, my services in that line were in no little request."

"Well," said Horace, "India certainly astonishes me more and more. In England we should have thought it compromising our dignity."

"Yes: but in India, nous avons changé tout cela. They have a keen insight into character, and their own is very different from the European, therefore, a line of conduct on our part which would be quite preposterous at home, is judicious among them. I do not mean that I ever treated them with familiarity, but always with kindness. I have also observed that the personal character of their officers is the principal thing that influences them. I

believe I am not considered a severe officer, but my displeasure is greatly dreaded by them, as I always punish by solitary confinement, in preference to flogging, which I detest. It is surprising how much more effect it has, and how much more the infliction is feared.”

"Are they allowed any books?”

"None except a Bible. The punishment, however, never lasts long enough to be injurious to their minds as protracted solitary confinement must be."

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"I wish I had a Bible," observed Horace.

They have forgotten to put one among my books."

"Is it possible? I will supply that deficiency immediately-and, Horace, if indeed you think you owe me any gratitude, or feel for me any regard, prove it by promising me that you will daily study that Holy Book. If your character be founded on it-if you take its precepts for the standard of your action, rely upon it you will find a happiness you could not

have imagined. It will increase every joy, and support you in every sorrow. No Bible!" he continued-thinking aloud, rather than addressing his companion. "No Bible! surely a

soldier without his sword-a seaman without his compass-are things more in character, more consistent, than a Christian without his Bible !"