the Scriptures, and the familiar address, were only as _the words of
man_, yet is there reason to hope they understood it, and that they will
benefit thereby.

This woman had an only surviving brother who was killed in fighting, and
whose death was instantaneous. She was exceedingly distressed, and
observed, in reference to this awful circumstance, "I should not have
thought of his soul after death, at one time; but now I can read my
Testament, I am sure that none can go to heaven but those who are born
again." And she made an observation, too, of the utmost importance,
shewing the great necessity there is for the Gipsies to be taught to
read. _My being able to read myself_, said she, _has a great deal more
effect upon me_, _than it would if another read it to me_, _and I could
not read_; _for now_ I AM SURE IT IS IN THE BOOK. She carries her
Testament in her pocket when she goes a journey, and reads it to her
former companions, when she meets them on the road; and if they express
any wonder at the change that has taken place, she refers them to the
Scriptures as the cause, and her kind friends at Southampton, as the
instruments.

The following circumstance lately occurred, and will shew the improvement
that has taken place in her daughters. One of them had been sent by her
mother to receive the weekly sum allowed her. On receiving the money,
she said, "This is twopence too much, sir." Being accustomed now and
then to give her a few pence towards buying a Testament, she was told to
keep it for that purpose. "I thank you," said she, "I have got a
Testament, now, and mother has given her's to my next sister, since she
has had a bible; and my youngest sister had a Testament given her at the
Sunday School: but one of us is saving money to buy a hymn-book with; I
will give _her_ the twopence."

This incident, trifling as it may seem to some, will not fail to gratify
others, whose hearts are anxiously desirous of improving the Gipsies.

In the autumn of 1830, the author felt a strong desire to visit Farnham,
where were, at that time, thousands of poor people assembled to pick
hops, among whom were many Gipsies. Stanley was sent a few days before
to make known his intentions of preaching to them on the evening of a
fixed day. While at Farnham, Stanley ate, drank, and slept in some of
their camps, by which he gained their confidence and affection.

During the author's stay he accompanied Stanley to various
hop-p