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PRODUCTION.


The following is an extract from the "Crav-
on Papers," by WAsnl>GToN IRVING, in
the June number Of the kuckerbockcl
Magazine.


TIE CHARMING LEToH!ERES.
" A good face is letter Of recommen-
dation,". says an old proverb, and It was
never more verified than in the case of
the Chcvalier Letoriercs or Paris. He
was young gentleman of good family,
but who. according to the Spanisi, phrase.
had nothing but bis cloak and sword. (ca-
pa Y espada) that is to say, his gentle
blood and Gallant bearing. to help him
forward in the word. Through the inter
est Of an uncle, who was an albc, he re-
ccIved q gratuitous education at fash
!onable college, but finding the terms of
study too long, and the vacations too
short, for his gay and indolent temper, he
left college without saying word, and
launched himself upon Paris, with light
heart and still lighter pocket. Here he
led life to his humor. 1t is true, he had
to make scanty meals, and to lodge in
gartet but What was that? He was his
own master, free from all task or restraint.
When cold or hungry, he sailed forth,
like others of the chameleon order and
banquetted on pure air and warm sun,
shine in the public walks and gardens,
drove off the thoughts Of dinner by anus
ing himself with the cav and uro,csoue
thrones of the metropolis. and if one of
the poorest, was one of the ncrriest gcn-
tIcmen upon town. Wherever he Went
his good looks, aHd frank, graceful de-
mcanor, had an instan, and MAGICAL effect
in securing favor. There vas bu, one
wo,d to express his fascinating powers.
he was " charrning."


Instances are given of the eGec, Of his
winning qualities upon minds Of coarse,


