Dante.
This famous Italian poet of the thirteenth century lived at Verona, on a pension from Prince Scaliger,[9] but so moderate, that poor as he was, he could scarcely exist.
[9] From whom Julius Cæsar Scaliger, the great critic, pretended to be descended, and from the princes of Verona of the same name. He had been a Cordelier, but left his monkish habit for the world. To conceal his real origin he sojourned in France.
Petition of the Wife of an Indian Chief.
Translation of the petition sent by the wife of Almas Ali Cawn, who was lately seized and put to death for political purposes in India.
To the High and Mighty Servant of the most powerful Prince George, King of Great Britain, his most lowly and humble slave comes praying for mercy for the father of her children.
Most mighty Sir,
May the blessing of thy God ever await thee!