The Sun.
London, England, 1855-07-25 00:00:00

tread down the earth upon it. But you
should do it ; let no one else smile at what
has been your life. Trample on it yourself, for
you have worshipped it, and whisper the denial of
what you have glorified. But let none else
come near that grave." After the calm in which
we suppose Georgy ensconced herself, it is not con-
genial to the feelings to bear of her being united
to Stephen Anstruthor after some years. It does
not seem natural, and spoils the illusion which
we were before given to entertain that she still
clung to the remembrance of her former choice.
" We are in love for a day, but may love on into
eternity," is written in describing her feelings as
being not extinct, although hidden from notice and
observation. After such a view of her mind, it is
not what one is led to expect ; and it is said after-
wards that she was mistaken, and it seems only
probable enough when we are told of her early
death, three years of ;er her marriage. The
thought and feeling that are manifested through-
out this sketch of a melancholy existence possess a
certain charm, and exert an influence on the atten-
tion and interest. If suffering, patiently borne,
and trials bravely surmounted, can make an attrac-
tive heroine, these pages present one to our
notice.

The City of the Crescent ; or, the Turks in 1854.
By Gordon Trenery, author of " The Morning
Land." 2 vols. Skeet.
There is nothing very original in these volumes,
their chief merit being that they give a portraiture
of Turkish home life in the present day. The author
describes their opinions and habits as being greatly
modified in the last few years by contact
with European travellers, whose number has
greatly increased with the modern facilities for
travelling, and more especially since " the Turkish
question" has directed public attention to the East.
The Turkish ladies are no longer kept under such
strict surveillance, and they are even allowed in
some instances to converse with strangers. The
present writer made acquaintance , 'with some,
whom he describes in the most glowing terms. He
is enchanted with Turkey and the Turks, and ap-
' pears to have been totally fascinated by the Eastern
magnificence. It may be suspected, however, that
his style is a little exaggerated, for when he gets to
common topics there seems a total absence of mo-
t deration in his ideas. For instance, in speaking of
the dogs of Constantinople, he expresses MS con-
viction that the whole canine race ought to be ex-
terminated, because they are liable to attacks of
hydrophobia. In case his opinions on Eastern
manners are on the same scale, the reader must
make some allowance for it. He informs us that
the Turks have a high opinion of the English,
especially the more educated classes, who in some
cases regard the English almost with affec-
tion. He certainly portrays the Eastern
character in a most favourable view, and
the beauties of nature in that country he de-
picts in equally attractive colours. In short he
appears to be of the opinion of the poet—
" Is there an earthly paradise from human cares released,
'Tis the City of the Sultan, the glory of the East ;"
though, unfortunately, the first line is no longer ap-
plicable. One of the most remarkable of his adven-
tures was a midnight visit to the mosque of St.
Sophia, in company with a lady disguised as a
Turk, who would infallibly have been cut to pieces
had she been discovered. Ile describes the effect
of the illuminated interior as most impressive.
Those who are curious as to the details of the inte-
rior of a Turkish-abode in all its luxury and magni-
ficence will find an unusual opportunity of being
gratified, and the work will afford entertainment
as giving a novel view of home life in the East.