er: Xenophon: Aristotle: Demosthenes: Gre-
cian cities: Thaetres: Plays, games, combats,
and races: Methods of taking a walled city:
Revolution in Naxos: Aristagoras and the
Jonians' revolt: Athenians asssist them :
Scheme defeated: Reason why Darius deter-
mines to invade Greece.

:

CHAPTER XI.

Darius sends an army into Greece under Mardo-
nius Fleet destroyed at sea: Thracians defeat
the land army: Second army sent under Datis
and Artaphernes: Heralds sent to Sparta and
Athens Eretria conquered, and the inhabitants
sent to Persia: Athens: Miltiades, Aristicles,
and Themistocles: Battle of Marathon: Su-
perstition of the Spartans: Condemnation of
Miltiades: Banishment of Aristides: Darius
prepares to go in person against the Greeks: His
death Xerxes.

CHAPTER XII.

Xerxes sets out on his expedition to Greece:
He enters into an engagement with the Cartha-
ginians His letter to mount Athos: Bridge
across the Hellespont: Number of his army:
Queen Artemisa: Greeks: Aristides recalled:
Battle of Thermopyla: Leonidas: Persian fleet:
Greek fleet: Naval battle.

JUVENILE ROLLIN.

CHAPTER I.

HISTORY OF THE EGYPTIANS.-CHAR

ACTER.

'WELL, mother,' said the frolicksome Henry Harrison, as he came home from school on the last day of the summer term, 'Well, mother, do you remember what you promised us?' I have promised you a great many things,' said his mother, and always intend to perform my promises; but you must tell me what particular promise you refer to.' 'Oh, I mean about a new study. You said that when Fanny and I had finished Colburn's Arithmetic, and Peter Parley's North America, we should have a new study-now we are ready for it, if you will please to tell us what it is to be.'

Mrs H. Ancient History, my son. Frances. Is that a useful study for girls, mother?

Mrs H. Very useful for any one, if properly taught. In the greater part of your studies, you learn the present state of things

in the world, and how to make use of objects around you, for your comfort and happiness. In History, you learn a little how to conduct yourselves, by the good or evil conduct of others, and the good or evil consequences which followed their conduct. It is something like learning by experience. Henry. Really, mother! That is a new wrinkle to me, as uncle Robert says. But I must confess, I should like amazingly to have the experience of some of those famous old kings I have heard about, such as Solomon and Alexander the Great, and so onespecially if I could have it by merely reading a book or two.

F. And a comical pair of kings to be put together, surely, are Solomon and Alexander.

Mrs H. And you cannot have this knowledge merely by reading a book or two;' it requires reflection and application.

H. Well, never mind that—you must know I read a story the other day, of a man who took for his rule when he was quite young, 'Patience and Perseverance.” Now I really took a fancy to adopt this for my motto; perhaps I could accomplish as many wonders as he did.

You will have to turn over a new leaf to do that,' said Jane with a hearty laugh; and Henry himself, lost the long face he had

drawn on while he was making known his new resolution. He was an uncommonly playful boy, and although eleven years old, had never applied himself very closely to his book, and was not as good a scholar as his sister, who was two years younger. Yet his parents and friends were well educated, and their conversation was instructive. The children, therefore, possessed much general knowledge, besides what they had acquired from books. But in this respect too, Henry was behind his sister; for she was often listening to what was said, while he was at play. The principal difference between them, however, was this: Frances was very observing, and very sedate, while Henry was very careless, and wanted to be always in a frolic. He loved any body that would make fun,' as he called it, and could never endure to see a grave face. As to patience, he was not overstocked; and of perseverance he had scarcely a particle. His new resolution, therefore, was in no small degree amusing to Jane, the younger of the three, who was quite pleased to find something which she could turn upon him, in return for the very frequent jokes he played upon her.

But what books shall we study in, mama?' said Frances. 'Go to my table, my dear, and bring me the volumes you find

.

there,' said Mrs H. 'Now then, Henry,' said Frances, with a sly look, as she re-entered the room, here is a fine trial for your motto.' Henry's face lengthened in earnest when he saw four great volumes, and read upon their backs, 'Rollin's Ancient History,' volumes one, two, three and four. Mother,' said he with a mournful look, 'mother, must we learn them all?' How should you relish the task, my boy?' said his mother, gaily. Why, if it is really necessary or at any rate,' said he, brightening up, I'll try, for I never should hear the last of it from Jane, if I should give out, so quick. And besides, I should really like to know what folks did in old times. But now just please to tell us, mother, for you do not look as though you are in earnest.'

Mrs H. I am pleased to see your resolution, Henry, but you need not until you are older, learn half there is here. I am going to select for you the most interesting portions, and keep the connexion of the history along in the best manner I can; sometimes by telling you stories, and sometimes by reading to you or giving you lessons to recite from these books. Oh, I should like that,' interrupted Jane; may I learn with Henry and Frances?' 'Certainly, my dear, if you wish,' replied her mo