The sea-bird wheeling round it with the din
Of wings and wind and solitary cries,
Blinded and maddened by the light within,

Dashes himself against the glare, and dies. A new Prometheus chained upon the rock, Still, grasping in his hand the fire of Jove, It does not hear the cry, nor heed the shock, But hails the mariner with words of love. 'Sail on,' it says, 'sail on, ye stately ships! And with your floating bridge the ocean span; Be mine to guard this light from all eclipse, Be yours to bring man nearer unto man!'

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DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.

fore'-cas-tle, the fore part of a
ship's deck
ward'-robe, dresses; also the place
where they are kept
comp-trol'-ler, director
fal-la'-cious, deceiving
dis-pel'-led, driven away
trans'-port (n.), rapture
con-grat'-u-la-tion, expressing a
pleasure at another's good fortune
rev'-er-ence (n.), great respect
in-cre-du-li-ty, unbelief

mar'-tial, warlike

nov'-el-ty, something new
cru'-ci-fix, a figure of our Saviour
on the cross

pros-trate' (v.), to throw oneself
on the ground, face downwards
is'-sue, the end of an affair
com-pre-hend', to understand
trav'-erse, to go across

fan-tas'-tic, of curious shape
bau'-ble, a trifling piece of finery
am'-i-ca-bly, in a friendly manner

About two hours before midnight, Columbus, standing on the forecastle, observed a light at a distance, and privately pointed it out to Pedro Guttierez, a page of the queen's wardrobe. Guttierez perceived it, and calling to Salcedo, comptroller of the fleet, all three saw it in motion, as if it were carried from place to place. A little after midnight the joyful sound of land! land!' was heard from the Pinta, which kept always ahead of the other ships. But, having been so often deceived by fallacious appearances, every man was now become slow of belief, and waited in all the anguish of uncertainty and impatience for the return of day. As soon as morning dawned, all doubts and fears were dispelled. From every ship an island was seen, about two leagues to the north, whose flat and verdant fields, well stored with wood, and watered with many rivulets, presented the aspect of a delightful country. The crew of the Pinta instantly began the Te Deum, as a hymn of thanksgiving to God, and were joined by those of the other ships, with tears of joy and transports of congratulation. This office of gratitude to Heaven was followed by an act of justice to their commander. They threw themselves at the feet of Columbus, with feelings of self-condemnation mingled with reverence. They implored him to pardon their ignorance, incredulity, and insolence, which had created him so much unnecessary disquiet, and had so often obstructed the prosecution of his well-concerted plan; and passing, in the warmth of their admiration, from one extreme to another, they now pronounced the man whom they had so lately. reviled and threatened, to be a person inspired by Heaven with sagacity and fortitude more than human, in order to accomplish a design so far beyond the ideas and conceptions of all former ages.

As soon as the sun arose, all their boats were

manned and armed. They rowed towards the island with their colours displayed, with warlike music, and other martial pomp. As they approached the coast, they saw it covered with a multitude of people, whom the novelty of the spectacle had drawn together, whose attitudes and gestures expressed wonder and astonishment at the strange objects which presented themselves to their view. Columbus was the first European who set foot on the new world which he had discovered. He landed in a rich dress, and with a naked sword in his hand. His men followed, and, kneeling down, they all kissed the ground which they had so long desired to see. They next erected a crucifix, and, prostrating themselves before it, returned thanks to God for conducting their voyage to such a happy issue. They then took solemn possession of the country for the crown of Castile and Leon, with all the formalities which the Portuguese were accustomed to observe in acts of this kind in their new discoveries.

The Spaniards while thus employed were surrounded by many of the natives, who gazed in silent admiration upon actions which they could not comprehend, and of which they did not foresee the consequences. The dress of the Spaniards, the whiteness of their skins, their beards, their arms, appeared strange and surprising. The vast machines in which they had traversed the ocean, that seemed to move upon the waters with wings, and uttered a dreadful sound resembling thunder, accompanied by lightning and smoke, struck them with such terror that they began to respect their new guests as a superior order of beings, and concluded they were children of the sun, who had descended to visit the carth.

The Europeans were hardly less amazed at the scene before them. Every herb and shrub was different from those which flourished in Europe. The

soil seemed rich, but bore few marks of cultivation. The climate, even to the Spaniards, felt warm, though extremely delightful. The inhabitants were destitute of clothes, but were fantastically painted with glaring colours. Their black hair, long and uncurled, floated upon their shoulders, or was bound in tresses on their heads. They had no beards. Their complexion was of a dusky copper colour, their features singular, rather than disagreeable; their aspect gentle and timid. Though not tall, they were well-shaped and active; they were shy at first with fear, but soon became familiar with the Spaniards, and with transports of joy received from them hawk bells, glass beads, or other baubles; in return for these they gave such provisions as they had, and some cotton yarn, the only commodity of value which they could produce. Thus, in the first interview between the inhabitants of the Old and New World, everything was conducted amicably and to their mutual satisfaction. The former, enlightened and ambitious, formed already vast ideas with regard to the advantages which they might derive from the regions which began to open on their view. The latter, simple and undiscerning, had no foresight of the calamities and desolation which were approaching their country.

ROBERTSON (History of America).

COMPOUND DIVISION.

(Weights and Measures.)

H. 21 qrs. 6 bus. 3 pks.

75 85 93

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A WOODLAND LIFE.

ban'-ish, to condemn one to leave a burgh'-er, a freeman of a borough

place

co'-mates, companions
ex'-ile (n.), banishment

pen'-al-ty, a fine, a punishment
churl'-ish, rude
coun'-sel-lors, advisers

ad-ver'-si-ty, misfortune
ven'-om-ous, poisonous
ven'-i-son, the flesh of deer
lap'-pled, spotted or streaked

an-tique', ancient

mel'-an-chol-y (adj.), sad
aug-ment' (v.), to increase
mor-al-ise, to reflect on moral
subjects

sim'-il-e, a comparison
test'-a-ment, a will
world'-ling, a worldly person

in-vect'-ive-ly, abusively

as-sign'-ed, appointed

THE BANISHED DUKE, AMIENS, AND OTHER LORDS DRESSED AS FORESTERS.

Duke. Now my co-mates and brothers in exile,
Hath not old custom made this life more sweet
Than that of painted pomp? Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Here feel we but the penalty of Adam,
The seasons' difference; as the icy fang,
And churlish biding of the winter's wind;
Which when it bites and blows upon my body,
Even till I shrink with cold, I smile and say,
This is no flattery; these are counsellors
That feelingly persuade me what I am.
Sweet are the uses of adversity,

Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head;
And this our life, exempt from public haunt,

Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.

Amiens. I would not change it; happy is your

grace,

That can translate the stubbornness of fortune
Into so quiet and so sweet a style.

Duke. Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me, the poor dappled fools,