nally crusaders, who happening to be quartered in places adjacent to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, in the year 1118, consecrated themselves to the service of religion by deeds of arms, binding themselves to chastity and obedience, and professing to protect pilgrims to the Holy Land from all dangers on the road. At first they subsisted on alms, had but one horse between two of them, and wore a white habit, but which was afterwards distinguished by a red cross on the left shoulder. By their gallant actions and devotion they became very popular throughout Europe, and so enriched by bequests, and the favour of princes, that at the dissolution of their order they were -found possessed of sixteen thousand manors. At length a persecution, founded on the most unjust accusations, was formed against them in France, and many suf fered at the stake; in all probability their riches being their chief crime. This po. tent Order had their first house in. Hol❤

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born, which was named the Old Temple, but founded their New Temple in the year 1185, where they resided until the suppression of their Order in 1310, when they were dispersed into several monaste ries, and condemned to perpetual penance. Edward the Second granted their pos sessions to two different noblemen: but again reverting to the crown, he bestowed them on the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, who had valiantly driven the Turks out of the Isle of Rhodes. In the reign of Edward the Third, these Knights granted the Temple to the stu dents of common law, to whose use it has ever since been applied.

"The church belonging to the Temple is founded on the model of the Holy Se pulchre, and was consecrated in the year 1185. In it are interred many people of the greatest note, several of whom are represented on their monuments lying cross-legged, as it is said, in commemoration of their having assumed the cross,

and devoted themselves to the service of Christ."

The coach stopping, the conversation ceased, and Mr. Richardson, having concluded his business, ordered the carriage home, it being near the children's dinner-. hour.

CHAP. XVII.

THE INCONVENIENCY OF TOO MUCH MONEY.

A LETTER RESPECTING FRANK WILLIAMS AND
HIS

SISTER.

PERSONAL

QUALIFICATIONS

OUGHT TO BE NO PARTICULAR RECOMMEND

ATION TO OBJECTS OF CHARITY.

On their arrival at home in the hall they found the young sailor, William Parker, who was waiting Mr. Richardson's commands when he should enter into his service.

Mr. Richardson ordered him into the parlour, and seeing him look more cheerful than usual, said, "Young man, I hope business goes well with you; at least your countenance appears to bespeak it."

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Indeed, Sir," replied William, "I am much happier than I was; for my poor aunt will, I hope, recover.- - George's good behaviour appears to have given her new life; and, to complete all, with part of the money that I received I have

placed my mother in a little haberdasher's shop, where I hope she will be able to get a living, and likewise to assist my aunt, who is come to reside with her. And now, Sir, I have but one wish unsatisfied, which is, to enter on my new employ, and endeavour to merit your goodness."

Mr. Richardson replied, that he might come when he pleased, if he had transacted all his business.

William bowed, and though the permission was obtained, appeared in no hurry to depart, but rather as if he had something to request which he did not know perfectly how to utter.

"If you have any thing to say, William, speak without restraint; my assistance or advice are both at your service."

"Then, Sir," answered William, "though I am ashamed to ask it-if you would condescend to tell me how to dispose of my money, I should consider it a fresh obligation."