NOTES. 3. By torch and trumpet fast arrayed, 4. Then shook the hills with thunder riven, 5. But redder yet that light shall glow 6. 'Tis morn; but scarce yon level sun Shout in their sulph'rous canopy. 7. The combat deepens; -on, ye brave, 8. Few, few shall part, where many meet! Shall be a soldier's sepulcher! Frank; a name signifying a Frenchman, because the French are descended from the Franks. b Hun; a name signifying a Hungarian or Austrian, because the Hungarians, who go under the general name of Austrians, are the descendants of the Huns. c Munich (mu'nik); the capital of Bavaria, containing 60,000 inhabitants. QUESTIONS. What is Hohenlinden or Linden, and for what is it distinguished? 1. What is Iser? 6. What is the meaning of Frank? 6. What of Hun 7. What is said of Munich ? LESSON XXVIII. Spell and Define. 1. Ham'mock, a swinging bed. 2. Dis-close', to open to view. 3 Ex-haust'ed, expended. 3 Ir-re-sist'i-bie, that cannot be op. posed. 7. Mar'in-er, a seaman, a sailor. 9. Tem-pest'u-ous, very stormy. 5. Mi-rac'u-lous, supernatural, wonder- 10. Re-plen'ish-ed, filled, supplied. ful. 6. Sub-sist'ence, means of support. 12. Con'sti-tu-ted, composed, made. 13. Cot'tage, a cot, a small dwelling. ERRORS.1. Dreat'ful for dreadful; 1. stawm for storm; 5. suj-est'ed for sug gest-ed; 7. stran'ger for strän'ger; 8. tile for toil; 8. pars'ter for pas'ture; 10. ves'sl for ves'sel; 11. ketch for catch; 12. ev'ry for ev'er-y; 14. brile for broil. REWARD OF HOSPITALITY. 1. DARK was the night, and dreadful was the storm, when James Corbett was aroused from his hammock by a cry of, "A leak! a leak! all hands to the pumps! Without a moment's delay he hurried on his clothes, and flew to the assistance of his shipmates; but, alas! their exertions were unavailing. 2. The lightning, which glared through the profound darkness, only served to disclose the rocks on which they had already struck; and the terrific thunder, which rolled over their heads, added fresh terror to the lamentations of those who considered that in a few moments they might be forever swallowed up in the bosom of the ocean. 3. After laboring at the pumps till his strength was completely exhausted, James went upon deck, in the hope of recovering his breath and strength. Here, however, he had the misfortune to behold his beloved father perish before his eyes; and in a few moments he himself was swept into the sea by a tremendous wave, which broke over the ship with irresistible violence. 4. Providentially, however, the vessel was at a very short distance from the coast; and as the tide was setting in strong. ly toward the shore, our young sailor was thrown upon the beach, before he was completely deprived of his senses. 5. After waiting till daybreak, he looked around and perceived a church at a short distance. This suggested the propriety of his returning thanks to the Almighty for his miraculous preservation; and this duty he performed, in the best manner he could, before he attempted to set forward. 6. He then committed himself to the protection of Heaven, and wandered he knew not whither, having neither a hat upon his head nor shoes on his feet, destitute of a single penny, and dependent upon the charity of strangers even for the means of subsistence. 7. After walking several hours, our young mariner arrived at a pleasant spot between Dover and Sandgate," where Ralph Martin was accustomed to keep his father's sheep. In this place, Ralph had passed the greater part of his life, a stranger to the gratifications of luxury, and the wants of ambition. 8. He was alike exposed to the scorching heats of summer, and the pinching frosts of winter; yet, if his sheep were healthy and his lambkins numerous, he was always perfectly contented. He thought it no toil to lead them up and down the hills, if by the change they obtained better pasture. 9. The weather, on the preceding night, having been extremely tempestuous, and the coast being strewed with wrecks, Ralph felt the tear of sympathetic tenderness start into his eyes as he gazed around, when the shipwrecked sailor had approached him, and earnestly solicited a morsel of bread. 10. Ralph's satchel was not very well replenished, but what he had he freely gave, and sincerely wished it had been more. The poor boy whom he relieved thanked him with unaffected gratitude, and informed him of the particulars of his shipwreck. His father, he said, had been a captain of a vessel which traded from an Italian city to London." NOTES.-a Do'ver and Sand'gate; towns on the southern coast of England. b See London, p. 87, note a. 11. They were returning from a very prosperous voyage when they were overtaken, in the channel, by a gale of wind It continued three days, and they were, at length, wrecked on the coast of Kent. He saw his father, endeavoring to catch hold of a rope, miss his aim, and fall overboard. He was then carried into the sea, by an overwhelming wave, and escaped death only by being thrown upon the beach. 12. The youth wept as he gave this recital; and Ralph, whose kind heart felt for every one, wept also. He had two shillings and a few halfpence in his pocket, and these constituted his only possessions; but he gave them willingly to relieve a fellow-creature in distress. 13. As the youth had traveled a long way without shoes, he very thankfully accepted Ralph's offer of remaining with him till the next day. Accordingly, they continued with the sheep till it was time for them to be taken home, and then Ralph led his guest to his father's cottage. 14. He introduced him to his mother; and she, with great good nature, prepared to broil them a slice of bacon for their supper. This was a most delicious treat to the sailor; and Ralph, who had given away his dinner, thought it more than usually good. 15. After supper, they retired to rest; and the next morning, when Ralph led out his flock, the poor traveler, being offered a pair of old shoes and a hat, took his leave, with many thanks, and recommenced his weary journey. QUESTIONS. 1. What aroused James Corbett from his hammock? 3. What after. ward happened to his father and himself? 4. Where was the young sailor thrown? 5. To whom did he return thanks? 6. To whom did he then commit himself? 7. What are Dover and Sandgate? 9. Whom did he meet with on the coast? 10. What did Ralph give him? 11. What account did the boy give of the storm } 4. What did Ralph's mother prepare them for supper? LESSON XXIX. Spell and Define. 1. Oc-cur'ren-ces, events, incidents. 2. Pen'u-ry, extreme poverty. 4. Ne-ces'si-ties, wants, needs. 5. Pri-va'tions, the loss of comforts. 8. Af-fa-bil'i-ty, civility, courteousness. 11. Rec'og-niz-ed, recollected as known. 11. Mat'tress, a quilted bed. 12. Wag'on-er, one who drives a wagon. 13. Mel'an-chol-y, gloomy, dejected. 14. Af'flu-ent, wealthy, rich. 14. Em-bark'ed, went on board a ship. 19. Ben-e-factor, one who confers a ben- 19. Peas'ant-ry, rural laborers. ERRORS.1. Aw-most' for al-most'; 1. for-git' for for-get'; 2. mis-for'tin for mis-fortune; 4. pore for poor; 4. dew'ing for do'ing; 5. o-bleeg'ed for o-blig'ed; 11. re-cog'niz-ed for rec'og-niz-ed; 12. set'ting for sitting; 16. wuth for worth; 18. fol'lers for follows. REWARD OF HOSPITALITY, CONCLUDED. 1. SEVERAL years passed away, and Ralph had almost forgotten the circumstance. He had, indeed, had sufficient on his mind to make him forget occurrences, even more important, having for a long time led a life of sorrow. 2. By misfortune, his father had been reduced to penury, and finally had abandoned his native land, leaving his wife and son, in the middle of a severe winter, without even shelter or the means of subsistence. 3. Ralph, however, being well known and generally respected, soon engaged himself as a shepherd, to a neighboring farmer, and hired a small cottage which stood at the foot of a hill adjoining the common. Here he lived, penuriously indeed, but contentedly, thankful that he could procure for his mother even this humble shelter. 4. The poor woman, smitten by misfortune, and borne down by advancing years, was incapable of doing anything for herself, and Ralph had not only to support, but to nurse her. He often found this task very difficult; but in proportion to his necessities he increased his exertions, and God, who rewards filial piety and industry, gave a blessing to all nis efforts. 5. He was enabled to pay the rent of his cottage, and to |