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be found the same in every age. The subhme chap. 
and affecting institution of national honours for , ^"^* 
exemplary morals would not operate less effec- 
tually in this enlightened age than in the best 
periods of Grecian history ; and although " the 
price of a virtuous woman be far above rubies," 
yet in such an institution even female virtue 
would find its value: "her own works would 
praise her in the gates," and " strength and 
honour would be her clothing." 
We found other hiscriplions in our second visit 
to this island, but of less consideration. Upon 
a slab of Cipolino marble, forming a bench near 
to the old Greek Monastery, we observed an 
Inscription of some length, relating to one of the 
vessels employed in a bath; beginning HriTAAOI, 
and followed by a list of names. Others upon 
votive altars were numerous. Near to an arch 
at the entrance of the Market, we saw an altar 
of Parian marble, ornamented with bulls' heads, 
having bands or fillets, as for sacrifice, falling 
on each side ; and supporting festoons of flowers, 
beautifully sculptured. It had this Inscription : 
H PAKAEI AOYTOY 
APTEM I AIIPOY 
AAEEANAPEnZ 
