not unnatural to suppose that though divested of its grosser matter, the soul may still cling to those pure and holy sympathies of which even our carnal nature is susceptible. "Thank God," fervently ejaculated the poor creature, "I would gladly watch over the welfare and happiness of those whose love I cast aside for a worthless -," and the half uttered expression of a conviction which had at length forced itself upon her, was restrained by the strong sense of duty that had supported this admirable woman through her cruel sufferings. "Will you be kind enough to tell them to bring my infant to me, dear madam,” she faintly asked after a pause, during which her mind was evidently agitated by painful reflections. "The struggle will soon be over, and I must bid a last farewell to my little darling." Her wishes were immediately complied with, and the infant having been placed in her arms, she strained it with passionate energy to her breast. What a terrible moment for the young mother! The stillness that had hitherto reigned through the cabin was now broken by the half suppressed sobs of those who witnessed the mute agony of this touching parting. Even the Doctor, habituated as he was to such scenes, turned aside to conceal his emotion. A sudden exclamation from Mrs. C- who had been supporting the mother's head, announced that all was over. In this last embrace of maternal love the gentle spirit of this admirable woman had passed away. I need hardly say that her melancholy fate left a most painful impression on all on board with the exception of the heartless being to whom her misfortunes were to be attributed. Shunned and detested by his comrades he wandered amongst us like a detected felon, so distinctly was he branded by the finger of public reprobation. Of the consistent manner in which he terminated his career, I shall have occasion to speak by and by, in the order of date and locality in which it occurred. A subscription was opened for the unfortunate offspring of this ill matched couple, and it was subsequently adopted by the kindhearted lady who had taken such interest in its mother, on the express understanding that Harvey should never attempt to see it again, or in any way interfere with its education-a condition that he was but too glad to assent to. D CHAPTER III. "And each upon his rival glared, EVERY one has heard of the famous triangular duel of Captain Marryatt. Now, though the affair I am about to relate cannot lay claim to as much singularity, its truth can be corroborated by stronger contemporary evidence than the witty novelist can call into court. Amongst the ladies who accompanied the detachment, was the wife of an old Peninsular officer, named Benham, who had but lately exchanged into our regiment in the hope of obtaining in India, that promotion which his poverty denied him at home. This officer had not the good fortune to be popular with his new associates, owing to the irascibility of his temper, which had, no doubt, been soured by the disappointment incident to an unassisted career like his. Of his lady's history but little was known; but her appearance and manners were of so dubious a cast, that scandal whispered she was nothing more than his mistress, and that his object in passing her off as his wife was, to save the expense of her passage out. The suspicion of such a fact was, in itself, sufficient to set the wags of the detachment on the alert, and they forthwith resolved to pay her the most devoted attention; as much, it must be confessed, from the laudable desire of annoying the waspish old officer, as of gratifying the love of admiration, which the lady so unequivocally displayed. Though possessing some remains of beauty |