 HOW TT STRIKES A STRANG ER.

BY JANE TAYLOR.
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the supernatural and marvellous obtain ed n reaiiier credence than now, it was tabled that stranger of extraordinary appearance Was observed pacing the streets of one uf the magnificent cities Of ihe east, rcnlarking with an eye of in:el> ligent curiosity every surrounding object. Several individuals gathering aroud him, lqurslioned him concerning his country and his business-hut they presently perceived that he was unncquainted with iheir language, and he soon discovered himself tu be equally ignorant ofthc most isp'smorbstSayes of society h@A; inc ssngs., iEthe dignity and intelligence of bis air ani demeanor Gwhade inc idea of his being either u barbarian or luna,ic.- When nj lens th hc understood by their signs ihnt they wished 10 be informed whence he came, he pointed with great significance 10 the sky-upon which the crowd conclud ing him 10 be one of their dci,i' s. were proceeding to pay him d- vine honors--but he no sooner compre> hpndcd their design, than he rejected it with hrrror-and bending his knees and a:sing his hands towards heaven in the attitude of prayer, gave them 10 un. derstaad that he WIS also worshiper of the powers above.

 After a time, i, is said, that the mystc- rious stranger accepted the hospi'al''ies "f one oi the noblrs of the city-undcr whose roof he applied himself with great diligence ,o,hn requirement of the Ian guagr, in which he made such surprising proficiency, that in a few days he was able to hoII in:elligcn, intercourse with those around him. The noble hos, now resolved 10 take an early opportunity of satisfying his curiosity respecting tho country and quality of his gues'-and upon his expressing this desire, the s'ran- ger assured him that he would answer his inqnirirs that evening after sun-sei. Accordingly, as night approached, he led

 

 ace 10 over,o.k ;he wealthy and populous city. Innumrrahle lights from it's busy streets and splendid palnses were new reflected i,i ,hradark bosom of its noble rivcr-where stately vessels laiden with riGhr mcrchapAise trsgn all Rasis of the known world, lay anchored in Inc port. This was city in which the voice of the harp and of iho viol, and the sound of the mill. stone were continually heard and craftsmen of all kinds of craft were ,here-and inc iigh' ofa candle was seen in every dwelling-and the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride was teard there. The stranger unused awhile upon the gli,tering scene, aud | listened to the confused murmur of min> gling sounds. Then suddenly raising his eyes 10 the starry Armament, he fixel them with an expressive gaze. on the beautiful evening star which was just sinking behind n dark grove that sur

 rounded one of the principal temples of the city. 'Mnrvel not said he 10 his host, that am wont [" gaze with f"nd afiec,ion on yond sr sivery star. That was my homc-ycs, was lately nn in- habi,an, of tha, tranquil planet-from whence a vain curiosity has tempted mo to wa! der. Often had brheld with wondering admiration, ihe brilliant gems of our Armament, and tho arden, desire had long f, 10 know something of its condition, and was ni l"ngih unrxpcc:- cdly gra,ifird. rcc'jud permission and power from above 10 traverse the mighty void. and 10 direct my course to this distant sphere. To that permiS> sion, however, one cssnli'ion was annex cd, 10 which my eagcrn"ss for inc en> tcrPrise induced mc hastily 10 consent namely, that must ,hcncrtorih remain m inh. hitan, of this strange earth and undergo all ,hc yicissi;uGrs 10 which ilS natives are subject. Tell me therefore, I pray you. what is tho lot Of man, and explain to me moro fully than yet un- ders,and, all that hear and see around me-"

 "Truly, sir replied the nsionished noble. although am altogether unac- quaintcd with the manners and customs. products and privileges of your cou' try, yet, ntthinks Icnnnot but congratulate you on your arrival in our wor!d-espe- cially since it has been your good fortune 10 alight ona part ot it affi~ding such various sources of enjoyment ns this our opulcnt and luxuriousIy city. And bc assured i. will be my pride a"d pleasu re 10 introduce you to all tha. is most wor- iy the attention of such distinguished foreigner

 Our adventurer, accordingly. was pres en,ly initiated in those arts of luxury and pleasure which were there well under siood. He was introduced, by his obli-