bidden to discover their features to any man besides their husband, yet those present took care that theirs should not be concealed by their veils. The prince was so struck with admiration, that he resolved to endeavour to engage her to himself, and she no sooner perceived his intention than, notwithstanding some little affected coyness at the outset, she gave him sufficient reason to believe that his attentions would not prove disagreeable to her. They entered into a conversation which the prince maintained with all the wit, gaiety, and gallantry of which he was master, and the lady evinced no little share of sense on her part. When the company began to dance, he prevailed upon her to be his partner, and they acquitted themselves to the admiration of the whole company, and to the satisfaction of each other. The prince tried all his art to prevail upon his fair partner to withdraw with him; but she resisted his impor tunities in such a manner, as only served to inflame his passions the more. The Sun, at length surprised them, and put an end to all his hopes for the present; but as the fair one was going the same road, and hinted that she might relax in her cruelty, if an opportunity should offer, he was well satisfied with the delay. When the company were about to separate to pursue their journey, they were presented with bills for the night's expenses. The charge was extravagant; but, as the prince never went abroad without having a large, wellfilled purse suspended to his girdle, he was rejoiced at this occasion of displaying his munificence in the eyes of his fair one. Having discharged the bills for the lady himself, and astonished the domestics by his liberality, he led forth the lady amidst their bows, of which they were no less profuse than he had been of his gold. They had not travelled far on the road, before the prince perceived that it grew narrower, and that the groves were more thickened with underwood. This sight pleased him, as it seemed to favour his amorous desires, if he could but prevail upon his companion to enter the wood. He pretended to be much incommoded by the noise and gaze of the other travellers, of whom every part of the road was now full, and after long-continued importunities he prevailed upon her to consent to quit the road, but not to be out of hearing of the passengers. The prince, however, could not induce her to comply with his wishes; but he at length prevailed upon her to promise, that the shades of coming night should crown his happiness, and conceal her blushes. The prince travelled on, impatient for the close of the day, when they beheld their resting place before them, which was inscribed"THE TEMPLE OF LOVE."-"This is opportune," cried the prince; " as we are the votaries of love, let us enter its Temple.”—The lady pressed his hand, and lowering her veil, they entered and the prince demanded a private apartment. They were instantly conducted to one, which was sumptuously decorated with sofas, mirrors, and lascivious pictures and statues. After having made a hasty repast, the lovers yielded to their mutual raptures, and, at length, sunk through fatigue into the silken bonds of sleep. They awoke not till it was broad day, and all the house was nearly emptied of company. The prince called for his bill, which was enormous, as are all those for secret pleasures; and after having paid it, he presented his fair one with one hundred golden sequins. The lady, however, appeared much dissatisfied, and did not endeavour to conceal her emotions. The prince, who was excessively vain of his person, was mortified by this preference of his purse to himself, and quitting the object of his late ardour in disgust, he pursued his journey, heavily and alone. He now observed that the road was vastly altered, as it became narrow, rugged and uneven, and he no longer heard the notes of the feathered tribe. He pursued his course with weary steps, till the Sun had once more nearly withdrawn, and he came in sight of "THE TEMPLE OF Luxury." On entering it, he perceived on both sides larders crammed with all the varieties of good eating,-and the most fragrant odours assailed his nostrils. As his passion had spoiled his appetite on the preceding evening, he was voracious, and entering the first room, he beheld a large company seated at different tables laden with luxuries. He took a seat, and did ample justice to the entertainment. As his hunger subsided, he had leisure to make some observations on the comVOL. III. R pany, who had preserved a solemn silence during the repast, but were now becoming very noisy. The general clamour was to enquire what new delicacies there were for their next meal, although most of them seemed oppressed with indigestion from the late one. There were no women present, at which the prince was surprised, but not displeased, as his vanity was still much hurt by the issue of his adventure in the Temple of Love.-Amongst the guests, he perceived numbers of Muftis and Cadis-indeed they formed nine-tenths of the pany, as the priests and magistrates of all countries are famous for gluttony.-After having swilled down their victuals with plenteous libations, the company fell asleep in their chairs, after having strictly enjoined the attendants to give them ten minutes previous warning of the next meal, that they might have time to swallow some provocatives. The prince retired to his couch; but he did not sleep soundly owing to unusual reflection. - com In the morning, after having paid well for his accommodation, and given a trifling gratuity to the domestics, the prince continued his journey through a narrower, more rugged and |