THE CHIEFTAIN AND HIS VASSAL. 475 



and he approaching together, her beautiful dark blue eyes were al- 

 most bereft of the power of vision, and her agitation was so great as 

 to render the assistance of two of the party necessary to support 

 her. But when Lindsay arrived, and assured her that both were en- 

 tirely free from danger, she recovered her usual presence of mind. 

 Lindsay then mentioned in the hearing of the company the engage- 

 ment into which he and Innes had voluntarily entered. Each at the 

 same time extended his right hand, and Lindsay exclaimed aloud, 

 " Albertina ! whose hand do you now accept for life — Innes' or 

 mine ; 



Albertina instantly advanced and gently placed her hand in that of 

 Lindsay, amid the deafening acclamations of the spectators. 



" May you both enjoy the highest possible felicity while you live. 

 You are worthy of each other! So much bravery and generosity 

 deserve such rare virtue and beauty. The struggle is agonizing, 

 but I have overcome mvself,'' said Innes, evidently labouring un- 

 der the most distressful feelings, while he witnessed Albertina's ac- 

 ceptance of the hand of Lindsay. " Return with me,'' he continued, 

 " to the castle, and henceforth consider it your home.'' 



The lovers did return with their Chieftain to his princely dome — 

 were married in his presence on the following day — and ever after- 

 wards were happy in each others company until, at an advanced age. 

 Death envied them their felicity. Innes invariably, from the time of 

 their marriage, paid them the most marked attention ; and, in 

 return, the gallant Henry Lindsay performed many important ser- 

 vices, in the field and elsewhere, for his Chieftain. J. G. 



MONTHLY REVIEW OF LITERATURE. 



The Physiology of Digestion considered with Relation to the Princi- 

 ples of Dietetics. By Andijew Combe, M.D., Fellow of the Royal 

 College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and Physician in Ordinary to 

 their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians. Edinburgh : 

 Maclachlan and Stewart. 



The great success of Dr. Combe's previous work, on "The Principles of 

 Physiology," has naturally led to the production of the present volume. It 

 [)roniiHes to be no less popular than its predecessor : it certainly deserves an 

 equally extensive circulation. It is written with the same simplicity of man- 

 ner, and evinces the same sound philosophy. It is a work which ought to 

 find its way into every family. Though the medical profession may consult 

 it with advantage, it is written in that popular style which will enaljle readers 

 of all classes to understand the opinions expressed and the rules laid down. 



