T. GILL.

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Curious Appeal.—­Philip, Alexander’s father, gave sentence against a prisoner at a time he was drowsy, and seemed to give small attention.  The prisoner, after sentence was pronounced, said, I appeal:  the king; somewhat stirred, said, To whom do you appeal?  The prisoner answered, From Philip, when he gave no ear, to Philip, when he shall give ear.—­Bacon.

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An Emperor’s Crown kicked off his head by the Pope.—­Pope Celestine III. kicked the Emperor Henry IV.’s crown off his head, while kneeling, to show his prerogative of making and unmaking kings.

T. GILL.

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THE LATE SIR.  WALTER SCOTT, BART.

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