INTRODUCTION. THE following story was translated from a manuscript found in the collection of an antiquary lately deceased. I purchased an old cabinet at the sale of his effects, and on inspecting my bargain, found a bundle of paper in a secret drawer. Somewhat sur prised that such a voluminous packet should have escaped the notice of the old man's heir, and thinking it might contain some matters of family interest, I wrote a note to Mr. G- which was answered by that gentleman in person. At the first glance I was fully convinced that my visitor was |