It may be said, perhaps, that Dr. Baird holds a brief for the plaintiff in the case; but his work does not produce the impression of being that of a violently prejudiced, although an interested, writer.  He is cool and careful, writing with precision, and avoiding even the effects which the historian may reasonably feel himself entitled to produce, and of which the period naturally offers so many.

Henry Martyn Baird was born in Philadelphia, January 17th, 1832, and was educated at the University of the City of New York and the University of Athens, and at Union and Princeton Theological Seminaries.  In 1855 he became a tutor at Princeton; and in the following year he published an interesting volume on ’Modern Greece, a Narrative of Residence and Travel.’  In 1859 he was appointed to the chair of Greek Language and Literature in the University of the City of New York.

In addition to the works heretofore named, he is the author of a biography of his father, Robert Baird, D.D.

THE BATTLE OF IVRY

From ‘The Huguenots and Henry of Navarre’:  Charles Scribner’s Sons.

The battle began with a furious cannonade from the King’s artillery, so prompt that nine rounds of shot had been fired before the enemy were ready to reply, so well directed that great havoc was made in the opposing lines.  Next, the light horse of M. de Rosne, upon the extreme right of the Leaguers, made a dash upon Marshal d’Aumont, but were valiantly received.  Their example was followed by the German reiters, who threw themselves upon the defenders of the King’s artillery and upon the light horse of Aumont, who came to their relief; then, after their customary fashion, wheeled around, expecting to pass easily through the gaps between the friendly corps of Mayenne and Egmont, and to reload their firearms at their leisure in the rear, by way of preparation for a second charge.

Owing to the blunder of Tavannes, however, they met a serried line of horse where they looked for an open field; and the Walloon cavalry found themselves compelled to set their lances in threatening position to ward off the dangerous onset of their retreating allies.  Another charge, made by a squadron of the Walloon lancers themselves, was bravely met by Baron Biron.  His example was imitated by the Duke of Montpensier farther down the field.  Although the one leader was twice wounded, and the other had his horse killed under him, both ultimately succeeded in repulsing the enemy.

It was about this time that the main body of Henry’s horse became engaged with the gallant array of cavalry in their front.  Mayenne had placed upon the left of his squadron a body of four hundred mounted carabineers.  These, advancing first, rode rapidly toward the King’s line, took aim, and discharged their weapons with deadly effect within twenty-five paces.  Immediately afterward the main force of eighteen hundred lancers