"a thousand lives if he had them". He and the Prince received their liberty. When on their way home Irgranus asked his wife what she thought of Cyrus. She replied that she had taken no notice of him. She had only seen him who said he would give a thousand lives for her liberty. You say that the conduct of this Prince would be an excellent moral for imitation. It is very unlikely that our affection will ever be put to a test like this, but there are many other ways in which it might be tried. I am sure there are no trials or sufferings which I would not undergo for your sake and if your affection is as sincere as mine I am sure you would do the same. You ask me when I was at Mrs Kirton's. I have not called there for a fortnight. She called a few days ago and I promised to go with her next week to Evans Bay. Mr Kirton is going to