Glos. I'll blast his harvest, if your head were laid; For yet I am not look'd on in the world. This shoulder was ordain'd so thick, to heave; [aside. K. Ed. Clarence, and Gloster, love my lovely queen; And kiss your princely nephew, brothers both. Cla. The duty, that I owe unto your majesty, I seal upon the lips of this sweet babe. K. Ed. Thanks, noble Clarence; worthy brother, thanks. 'Glos. And, that I love the tree from whence thou sprang'st, 'Witness the loving kiss I give the fruit.— To say the truth, so Judas kiss'd his master, And cried-All hail! when as he meant-All harm! [aside. K. Ed. Now am I seated as my soul delights, Having my country's peace and brothers' loves. Cla. What will your grace have done with Margaret? Reignier, her father, to the king of France Hath pawn'd the Sicils and Jerusalem, And hither have they sent it for her ransom. K. Ed. Away with her, and waft her hence to France. And now what rests, but that we spend the time With stately triumphs, mirthful comic shows, Sound, drums and trumpets!-farewell, sour annoy! For here, I hope, begins our lasting joy. [Exeunt. END OF VOL. VIII. First of July, 1833, will be published in Monthly Parts, Price 2s. 6d. THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF PAINTING AND SCULPTURE, IN THE BEST STYLE OF OUTLINE ENGRAVING ON STEEL; WITH A DESCRIPTION OF EACH SUBJECT, AND A BRIEF MEMOIR OF THE ARTIST; UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF MR. A. J. VALPY. THE erection of a suitable edifice for the reception of the Paintings now exhibited in the National Gallery in Pall Mall, and of the Sculptures at present deposited in the British Museum, for which purpose a sum has been granted by a vote of Parliament, will doubtless serve to increase and maintain that exalted taste for the Fine Arts, which is best calculated to support and invigorate the aspiring talents of our most distinguished Artists. It may therefore be reasonably hoped, that, on the completion of the building, the Collection will be so materially increased by donation or purchase, as to form a SCHOOL OF PAINTING AND SCULPTURE, the utility and advantages of which will be appreciated by every admirer of those ancient and modern productions of genius, which grace the public and private Galleries of the present age. The munificent donations of Sir George Beaumont, Bart. and the Rev. Mr. Holwell Carr have already greatly extended the value and importance of the Collection of Paintings originally purchased by the Government; and the public spirit of private individuals may yet, it is hoped, tend to realise the expectations of those with whom the National Gallery originated, and to place it on an equality with those of the Conti nent. |