qualities, with every amiable and benevolent virtue, by her It is the joint production of Adams and Read, and is composed of a basement of three pannels, on two of them pedestals, with the cumbent Lion and Unicorn, the horn stolen away, inverted torches, crescents, and festoons. On the pedestal, statues of Faith and Hope, and a large arch behind, nearly at their feet; there is besides a sarcophagus, with a bas-relief of the Duchess distributing alms, two boys weeping by an urn, and a pyramid for a back ground. Over the urn the family arms in a circle richly emblazoned. On the frieze above the arch, "ESPERANCE EN DIEU." At the west end of the screen lies the abused effigies of Philippa, Duchess of York. She died in 1474. The side of the tomb has five double quatrefoils with shields; and it had formerly a very rich canopy, painted to represent a serene night, with gilt stars, and a painting of the Passion. No marks of the canopy remain. On the eastern side of the door is an altar-tomb, with Ionic pillars at the corners, and sepulchral emblems tied by ribbands on the sides, to Lady Cecil, Lady of the bed-chamber to Queen Elizabeth, who died 1591. Only one of the pillars remain, and that is loose from the capital. The volutes are richly gilt. A very awkward sarcophagus, with a clumsy large label suspended to it, was erected near it, to the memory of Lady Jane Clifford, who died in the year 1679. PART III. CONTIN. G Anu An obelisk of white marble on a pedestal of black supports a vase, which contains the heart of Anna Sophia, daughter of the Count Bellomonte, who was Ambassador from France to James the First. She died in the year 1605, the tomb is on the south side of the chapel. An ill-shaped altar-tomb stands in the midst of the pavement, on which lie the effigies of Sir George Villiers, Knight, and his lady. The brass effigies of Sir Humphrey Stanley, who died 1505, lies on the pavement very little injured. Not far from it "lyeth in hope of a blessed resurrection the body of J. Amy Blois, who died April 2d, 1733, aged 34." Not the least interesting part of this venerable Abbey is that which is open to the public. It is the south transept, generally termed "The Poet's Corner," a view of which is annexed. The monument to the memory of BEN JONSON, is of fine marble, and very neatly cut and ornamented with emblematical figures; by some supposed to allude to the malice of his contemporaries. His epitaph is quaint : O RARE BEN JOHNSON: and was engraved by direction of Sir William Davenant, who has on his tomb-stone, (hereafter mentioned) in the pavement on the west side of the cross, "O rare Sir William Davenant." He died August 16, 1637, aged 63. The tablet and bust have a festoon of masks. His epitaph is repeated on a stone in the north aisle, where, it is said, he was buried in an erect posture, because the stone is about eighteen inches square, and for no other reason. A majestic, but plain Ionic monument, was erected against the chapel of St. Benedict, to the memory of Mr. JOHN DRYDEN, by the late Duke of Buckingham, who so much esteemed his writings, that he considered an inscription unnecessary to spread his fame. archi. On a pillar is a very neat table monument, to the memory of Mrs. MARTHA BIRCH, who, as appears by the inscription, was dau hier Born 1632: died May 1, 1700. The bust is beneath an daughter of Samnel Viner, Esq. Died May 15, 1703, in the 50th year of her age. The monument of ABRAHAM COWLEY is very plain, but expressive: it consists of a pedestal supporting a vase. The inscription, in Latin, on the pedestal, is thus rendered into English: "Near this place lies Abraham Cowley, the Pindar, Horace, and Virgil of England; and the delight, ornament, and the admiration of the age." He died in the 49th year of his age, and was carried from Buckingham House with great and honourable pomp, being attended by illustrious characters of all degrees, and buried August 3, 1657. This monument was erected by his Grace the Duke of Buckingham. His grave is just before the monument. JOHN ROBERTS, Esq. This gentleman, as we gather from the inscription, was the faithful secretary of the Right Hon. Henry Pelham, Minister of State to King George II. This marble was erected by his three suryiving sisters, Susannah, Rebecca, and Dorothy, 1776. Neither his age, nor the time of his death, is mentioned. Over the inscription is his profile, and at the top sits a weeping figure by the side of an urn. The monument of GEOFFERY CHAUCER, at the north end of a magnificent recess, formed by four obtuse foliated arches, is very well executed: it is a plain altar, with three quatrefoils, and as many shields, but is now much defaced, and is often only very slightly glanced at. Geoffrey Chaucer is styled the father of English poets, and flourished in the fourteenth century, He was son of Sir John Chaucer, a citizen of London, and employed by Edward III. in negociations abroad, relating to trade. He was a great favourite at court, and married the great John of Gaunt's wife sister. He was born in 1328, and died October 25, 1400. Mr. JOHN PHILLIPS. This gentleman's bust is represented as in an arbour, interwoven with laurel branches, entwining an apple-tree, on account of his poem on Cyder," and this motto " over: Honos erat huic qouque Pomo; alluding to the high qualities ascribed to the apple in that excellent poem of his, called Cyder." Sir Simon Harcourt, Knt, with a generous friendship, encouraged and countenanced him amply when living, and extended his regard for him, even after his death, by causing this monument to be erected to his memory. The inscription invokes the shade of Chaucer to permit the name of Phillips to be placed near him, and numerous bards around. BARTON BOOTH, Esq. This is a neat, elegant, and wellexecuted monument, consisting of a sarcophagus, bust, and infants, holding a crown and a scroll, on which is inscribed his descent; his admission into Westminster School, under Dr. Busby; and his qualifications as an actor. He died in 1733, in the 54th year of his age; and this monument was erected by his surviving widow, in 1772. On the base the dramatic insignia lie neglected and broken. Next to this is the last memorial on this eastern wall: it is MICHAEL DRAYTON'S monument; but it does not appear by whom it was erected. The inscription and epitaph were formerly in letters of gold, but now nearly obliterated, and are here preserved: MICHAEL DRAYTON, Esq. a memorable poet of his age, Do pious marble! let thy readers know What they, and what their children owe; Protect his mem'ry, and preserve his story; And when thy ruins shall disclaim To be the treasurer of his name: His name, that cannot fade, shall be An everlasting monument to thee. SAMUEL BUTLER. It appears by the inscription on this tomb, that it was erected by John Barber, Esq. lord mayor of London, that |