Lincoln diocese was deprived of a considerable portion of its wealth by Henry VIII., through the instrumentality of Henry Holbech, prelate, who, to ingratiate himself with royalty, effected a separation of the principal manors from the see, and in other ways struck at the prosperity and character of the foundation. It was in the first year of his translation that the high pinnacle of the cathedral fell to the ground-a significant omen of approaching evil.

SELIM AND ZULEIKA.

(THE BRIDE OF ABYDOS.)

What, sullen yet? it must not be-
Oh! gentle Selim, this from thee!"

She saw in curious order set

The fairest flowers of eastern land-
"He loved them once; may touch them yet,
If offered by Zuleika's hand."

The childish thought was hardly breathed
Before the rose was pluck'd and wreathed;
The next fond moment saw her seat

Her fairy form at Selim's feet;

"This rose, to calm my brother's cares,
A message from the Bulbul bears;
It says to-night he will prolong
For Selim's ear his sweetest song;
And though his note is somewhat sad,
He'll try for once a strain more glad,
With some faint hope his alter'd lay
May sing these gloomy thoughts away.