The Surprise.

Yet I've escap'd; and bear my arms no more; My age discharg'd me when I came on shore. My Wife, I've heard,'—and here he wip'd his eyes,—- 'In the cold corner of the Church-yard lies. By her consent it was I left my home: Employment fail'd, and poverty waa come; The Bounty tempted me;—she had it all: We parted; and I've seen my betters fall. Yet, as I'm spar'd, though in this piteous case, I'm tray'ling homeward to my native place; Though should I reach that dear remember'd spot, Perhaps OLD GRAINGER will be quite forgot.'

All eyes beheld young George with wonder start: Strong were the secret bodings of his heart; Yet not indulg'd: for he with doubts survey'd By turns the Stranger, and the lovely Maid. 'Had you no Children?'—'Yes, young Man; I'd two: A Boy, if still he lives, as old as you: