May this colonnade, which is called the Franciade, be to her a temple of happiness._ Now mamma, lean on me, and come and see my brothers' gifts--much better than mine;" and he led her to Jack's pavilion, who was standing by the fountain.

He held a shell in his hand, which he filled with water, and drank, saying, "To the health of the Queen of the Island; may she have no more accidents, and live as long as her children! Long live Queen Elizabeth, and may she come every day to _Jackia_, to drink her son Jack's health." I supported my wife, and was almost as much affected as herself.

She wept and trembled with joy and surprise.

Jack and Ernest then joined their hands, and carried her to the other pavilion, where Fritz was waiting to receive her, and the same scene of tenderness ensued.

"Accept this pavilion, dear mother," said he; "and may _Fritzia_ ever make you think on Fritz." The delighted mother embraced them all, and observing Ernest's name was not commemorated by any trophy, thanked him again for her beautiful bonnet.