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the justness of your remark, and stand corrected; but proceed, if you please, with your story." "Thrumbo, the old lady, and the maidens, sally forth in quest of the father; the hero encounters no obstacles but iron bars, which he cracks like walnut-shells, until he reaches the kernel. The five hundred and one giants supposed dead, rise to the tune of 'Up and war them a' Willie,' and by the enchanting melody, are made virtuous and holy. Hurlothrumbo marries his beloved Aldonazina, and with marriage and reformation the piece concludes." "Well," said Jeffery, "how do you like this production, Mr. Hamilton?" Before he could answer, "I will venture to speak for him," said Dr. Scribble, "such a treat he has rarely enjoyed. This is a sample of our German plays, which must prove a most valuable accession to English dramatic literature,