“ We see the ruler of the world gazing on the majestic islander from afar: his ear is caught, his wonder is exited, his features relax, and we note at length his conviction that a barbarian Prince may be great of heart and high of soul: he bids his guards unbind the chains – he declares him free – and the lofty, illustrious captive, fearless in peril, invincible under oppression, is at length overcome, and bends his brow towards the earth in acknowledgement and gratitude. ”

“ The supporters are storks, which bird has in all ages and religions been an object of special regard. Its name in Hebrew, Chuddah, signifies piety and mercy, because of the tenderness it shows to its dam, which it never leaves nor forsakes, but defends even unto death. ”

“ HERALDRY:– Lord Howden’s Shield – The philosophy of “Heraldry” is so well exemplified in the following extract from a lecture delivered by Mr. Wimberley at Doncaster, [1841] that we make no apology for laying it before our readers:– “Before I pass on to modern heraldry, (said Mr. Wimberley,) I will point out to you a shield that I think will interest you. I know the nobleman who bears it only by his high intellectual character, and by the peerage list, but it is in all respects of the highest order ”