no one. Falsehood is not the vice of the power-which was only an unpleasant manner of reprovful: the Greek slave lies, the Turkish tyrant is ing us both.» remarkable for his adherence to truth. The anecdote that follows, told by Parry, is highly characteristic:

On one occasion (which we before slightly alluded to) he had saved twenty-four Turkish women and children from slavery and all its acWhen the Turkish fleet was lying off Cape companying horrors. I was summoned to attend Papa, blockading Missolonghi, I was one day or him and receive his orders, that every thing dered by Lord Byron to accompany him to the should be done which might contribute to their mouth of the harbour to inspect the fortifica- comfort. He was seated on a cushion at the uptions, in order to make a report on the state per end of the room, the women and children they were in. He and I were in his own punt, were standing before him, with their eyes fixed a little boat which he had, rowed by a boy; and steadily on him, and on his right hand was his in a large boat, accompanying us, were Prince interpreter, who was extracting from the women Mavrocordato and his attendants. As I was a narrative of their sufferings. One of them, apviewing, on one hand, the Turkish fleet atten-parently about thirty years of age, possessing tively, and reflecting on its powers, and our great vivacity, and whose manners and dress, means of defence; and looking, on the other, at though she was then dirty and disfigured, indiPrince Mavrocordato and his attendants, perfect-cated that she was superior in rank and condition ly unconcerned, smoking their pipes and gossip- to her companions, was spokeswoman for the ing as if Greece were liberated and at peace, and whole. I admired the good order the others preMissolonghi in a state of complete security, I served, never interfering with the explanation or could not help giving vent to a feeling of con- interrupting the single speaker. I also admired tempt and indignation. What is the matter,' said the rapid manner in which the interpreter exhis lordship, appearing to be very serious, what plained every thing they said, so as to make it makes you so angry, Parry?' 'I am not angry,' almost appear that there was but one speaker. — I replied, my lord, but somewhat indignant. After a short time, it was evident that what Lord The Turks, if they were not the most stupid Byron was hearing affected his feelings-his wretches breathing, might take the fort of Vasa- countenance changed, his colour went and came, ladi, by means of two pinnaces, any night they and I thought he was ready to weep. But he had pleased; they have only to approach it with muf- on all occasions a ready and peculiar knack in fled oars; they will not be heard, I will answer turning conversation from any disagreeable or for their not being seen; and they may storm it unpleasant subject; and he had recourse to this in a few minutes. With eight gun-boats, pro- expedient. He rose up suddenly, and turning perly armed with 24-pounders, they might batter round on his heel, as was his wont, he said someboth Missolonghi and Anatolica to the ground. thing quickly to his interpreter, who immediateAnd there sits the old gentlewoman, Princely repeated it to the women. All eyes were inMavrocordato and his troop, to whom I applied | stantly fixed on me, and one of the party, a an epithet I will not here repeat, as if they were young and beautiful woman, spoke very warmly. all perfectly safe. They know their powers of de- Lord Byron seemed satisfied, and said they might fence are inadequate, and they have no means of retire. The women all slipped off their shoes in improving them. If I were in their place, I an instant, and going up to his lordship, each iu should be in a fever at the thought of my own succession, accompanied by their children, kissed incapacity and ignorance, and I should burn his hand fervently, invoked, in the Turkish manwith impatience to attempt the destruction of ner, a blessing both on his head and heart, and those stupid Turkish rascals. The Greeks and then quitted the room. This was too much for Turks are opponents worthy, by their imbecility, | Lord Byron, and he turned his face away to conof each other.' I had scarcely explained myself ceal his motion. » fully, when his lordship ordered our boat to be placed alongside the other, and actually related our whole conversation to the prince. In doing it, however, he took on himself the task of pacifying both the prince and me, and though I was at first very angry, and the prince, I believe, very much annoyed, he succeeded. Mavrocordato afterwards showed no dissatisfaction with me, and I prized Lord Byron's regard too much, to remain long displeased with a proceeding

One of Lord Byron's household had several times involved himself and his master in perplexity and trouble, by his unrestrained attachment to women. In Greece this had been very annoying, and induced Lord Byron to think of a means of curing it A young Suliote of the guard was accordingly dressed up like a woman, and instructed to place himself in the way of the amorous swain. The bait took, and after some ¦ communication, had rather by

signs than by

The luxury of Lord Byron's living at this time may be seen from the following order, which he gave his superintendant of the household, for the daily expenses of his own table. It amounts to no more than one piastre.

This was his dinner; his breakfast consisted of a single dish of tea, without milk or sugar.

The circumstances that attended the death of this illustrious and noble-minded man, are described in the following plain and simple manner by his faithful valet and constant follower, Mr Fletcher :

sure, my lord,' said 1, that you never had one of so serious a nature.' I think I never had,' was his lordship's answer. I repeated my supplications that Dr Thomas should be sent for, on the 15th, and was again assured that my master would be better in two or three days. After these confident assurances, I did not renew my My master, says Mr Fletcher, « continued entreaties until it was too late. With respect to his usual custom of riding daily when the wea- the medicines that were given to my master, I ther would permit, until the 9th of April. But could not persuade myself that those of a strong on that ill-fated day he got very wet, and on his purgative nature were the best adapted for his return home his lordship changed the whole of complaint, concluding that, as he had nothing on his dress; but he had been too long in his wet his stomach, the only effect would be to create clothes, and the cold, of which he had complain- pain; indeed, this must have been the case with ed more or less ever since we left Cephalonia, a person in perfect health. The whole nourishmade this attack be more severely felt. Though ment taken by my master, for the last eight days, rather feverish during the night, his lordship consisted of a small quantity of broth, at two or slept pretty well, but complained in the morning three different times, and two spoonfuls of arrowof a pain in his bones, and a head-ache: this did | root on the 18th, the day before his death. The not, however, prevent him from taking a ride in first time I heard of there being any intention of the afternoon, which, I grieve to say, was his bleeding his lordship was on the 15th, when it last. On his return, my master said that the was proposed by Dr Bruno, but objected to at saddle was not perfectly dry, from being so wet first by my master, who asked Mr Millingen if the day before, and observed that he thought it there was any great reason for taking blood? had made him worse. His lordship was again The latter replied that it might be of service, visited by the same slow fever, and I was sorry but added it might be deferred till the next day; to perceive, on the next morning, that his illness and, accordingly, my master was bled in the right appeared to be increasing. He was very low, arm on the evening of the 16th, and a pound of complained of not having had any sleep dur- blood was taken. I observed, at the time, that it ing the night. His lordship's appetite was had a most inflamed appearance. Dr Bruno now also quite gone. I prepared a little arrow-root, began to say, that he had frequently urged my of which he took three or four spoonfuls, saying master to be bled, but that he always refused. it was very good, but he could take no more. It A long dispute now arose about the time that was not till the third day, the 12th, that I began had been lost, and the necessity of sending for to be alarmed for my master. In all his former medical aid to Zante; upon which I was incolds he always slept well, and was never affect- formed, for the first time, that it would be of no ed by this slow fever. I therefore went to Dr use, as my master would be better or no more Bruno and Mr Millingen, the two medical attend- before the arrival of Dr Thomas. His lordship auts, and enquired minutely into every circum- continued to get worse, but Dr Eruno said, he stance connected with my master's present ill-thought letting blood again would save his life; ness: both replied that there was no danger, and and lost no time in telling my master how neI might make myself perfectly easy on the sub-cessary it was to comply with the doctor's wishes. ject, for all would be well in a few days. This was on the 13th. On the following day, I found my master in such a state, that I could not feel happy without supplicating that he would send to Zante for Dr Thomas. After expressing my fears lest his lordship should get worse, he desired ine to consult the doctors, which I did, and was told there was no occasion for calling in any person, as they hoped all would be well in a few days. Here I should remark, that his lordship repeatedly said, in the course of the day, he was sure the doctors did not understand his disease; to which I answered, Then, my lord, have other advice by all means.' They tell me,' said his lordship, that it is only a common cold, which, you know, I have had a thousand times.' 'I am

To this he replied by saying, he feared they knew nothing about his disorder; and then, stretching out his arm, said, "Here, take my arm and do whatever you like.' His lordship continued to get weaker, and on the 17th he was bled twice in the morning, and at two o'clock in the afternoon; the bleeding at both times was followed by fainting fits, and he would have fallen down more than once had I not caught him in my arms. In order to prevent such an accident, I took care not to permit his lordship to stir without supporting him. On this day iny master said to me twice, I cannot sleep, and you well know I have not been able to sleep for more than a week; I know,' added his lordship, • that a man can only be a certain time without

sleep, and then he must go mad without any one being able to save him; and I would ten times sooner shoot myself than be mad, for I am not afraid of dying—I am more fit to die than people

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her.' His lordship seemed to be greatly affected at this moment. Here my master's voice failed him, so that I could only catch a word at intervals; but he kept muttering something very seriously for some time, and would often raise I do not, however, believe that his lordship his voice, and said, Fletcher, now if you do had any apprehension of his fate till the day not execute every order which I have given you, after the 18th, when he said, I fear you and I will torment you hereafter if possible.' Here Tita will be ill by sitting continually night and I told his lordship, in a state of the greatest day." I answered, 'We shall never leave your perplexity, that I had not understood a word of lordship till you are better.' As my master had what he said; to which he replied, 'Oh, my a slight fit of delirium on the 16th, I took care God! then all is lost, for it is now too late! to remove the pistol and stiletto, which had hi- Can it be possible you have not understood me?' therto been kept at his bedside in the night. No, my lord,' said I, but I pray you to try On the 18th his lordship addressed me fre- and inform me once more.' How can I? requently, and seemed to be very much dissatisfied | joined my master, it is now too late, and all is with his medical treatment. I then said, Do over!' I said, Not our will, but God's be allow me to send for Dr Thomas?' to which he done!'- and he answered, Yes, not mine be swered, Do so, but be quick; I am sorry I done!--but I will try.' His lordship did indeed Cad not let you do so before, as I am sure they make several efforts to speak, but could only have mistaken my disease. Write yourself, for speak two or three words at a time,—such as i know they would not like to see other doctors My wife! any child! my sister! - you know here.' I did not lose a moment in obeying my all-you must say all—you know my wishes'-master's orders; and on informing Dr Bruno the rest was quite unintelligible. A consultation and Mr Millingen of it, they said it was very was now held (about noon) when it was deterright, as they now began to be afraid themselves. mined to administer some Peruvian bark and On returning to my master's room, his first wine. My master had now been nine days words were have you sent?'-' I have, my without any sustenance whatever, except what I lord,' was my answer; upon which he said, you have already mentioned. With the exception of have done right, for I should like to know what a few words, which can only interest those to is the matter with me.' Although his lordship whom they were addressed, and which if redid not appear to think his dissolution was so quired I shall communicate to themselves, it was near, I could perceive he was getting weaker impossible to understand any thing his lordship every hour, and he even began to have occasional said after taking the bark. He expressed a wish tits of delirium. He afterwards said, I now to sleep. I at one time asked whether I should begin to think I am seriously ill, and in case 1 call Mr Parry, to which he replied, Yes, you should be taken off suddenly, I wish to give you may call him.' Mr Parry desired him to comseveral directions, which I hope you will be par- pose himself. He shed tears, and apparently ticular in seeing executed.' I answered I would sunk into a slumber. Mr Parry went away ex| su case sach an event came to pass, but expressed pecting to find him refreshed on his return,— a hope that he would live many years to execute but it was the commencement of the lethargy them much better himself than I could. To preceding his death. The last words I heard my this my master replied, No, it is now nearly master utter were at six o'clock on the evening ¡over;" and then added, I must tell you all of the 18th, when he said, I must sleep now;' I without losing a moment! I then said, Shall I upon which he laid down never to rise again!-go, my lord, and fetch pen, ink and paper?' for he did not move hand or foot during the ** Oh, my God! no; you will lose too much following twenty-four hours. His lordship aptime, and have it not to spare, for ny time is peared, however, to be in a state of suffocation now short," said his lordship, and immediately at intervals, and had a frequent rattling in the after, Now pay attention!' His lordship com- throat; on these occasions I called Tita to assist menced by saying, You will be provided for.' me in raising his head, and I thought he seemed I begged him, however, to proceed with things to get quite stiff. The rattling and choaking of more consequence. He then continued, oh, in the throat took place every half-hour, and my poor dear child! my dear ada! my God! we continued to raise his head whenever the fit could I bat have seen her! Give her my bless- came on, till six o'clock in the evening of the ing-and my dear sister Augusta and her chil- 19th, when I saw my master open his eyes and dren; and you will go to Lady Byron, and then shut them, but without showing any sympsay-tell her every thing,-you are friends with tom of pain, or moving hand or foot.

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my God! I exclaimed, I fear his lordship is gone!' the doctors then felt his pulse, and said, You are right-he is gone!'»

It would be vain to attempt a description of the universal sorrow that ensued at Missolonghi. Not only Mavrocordato and his immediate circle, but the whole city and all its inhabitants were, as it seemed, stunned by this blow,-it had been so sudden, so unexpected. His illness, indeed, had been known, and for the last three days none of his friends could walk in the streets without anxious inquiries from every one of How is my lord.»