This string of notes, turned up at different times, and while in search of more important matter, can no doubt be materially increased from the collections of your correspondents. If my researches prove interesting, I may trouble you with another paper: at present I leave the facts brought together above to the candid investigation of your readers.
Vincent T. Sternberg.
EXAMPLES OF THE FRENCH SIZAIN.
The epigram (if it may with propriety receive that appellation) printed in Vol. vi., p. 603., reminded me of some similar pieces of composition stored in my note-book; and as they are not devoid of a certain degree of curious interest, I now forward them pro bono publico.
On Luther, Calvin, and Henry VIII., the leaders of the Reformation:
"Vous, dont le sens est encore sain,
Fuyez Luther, Henri, Calvin.
Vous, dont le cœur n'est point flétri,
Fuyez Calvin, Luther, Henri.