banner of France. The same closet contains the tea-equipage of Queen
Anne.

An elegant saloon is called the "Room of Beauties," and contains
fourteen portraits of ladies who were "most fair" in the court of
Charles II. Their lovely faces and rich apparel, quaint and oddly
fashioned, make the most delightful and instructive study.

The audience chamber contains the throne and is enriched with
historical paintings of events in the reign of Henry III. Another
guard chamber contains an immense collection of warlike instruments,
fancifully arranged, and also the flag sent by the Duke of Wellington
in commemoration of the battle of Waterloo.

St. George's Hall, which is one hundred and eight feet long, is set
apart for the illustrious "Order of the Garter." It is superbly
decorated with allegorical paintings. The chapel is a fine specimen of
the florid Gothic. The roof is elliptical and is composed of stone;
the whole ceiling is ornamented with emblazoned arms of many
sovereigns and knights of the Garter. The stalls of the sovereigns and
knights exhibit a profusion of rare carving. The chapel is the burial
place of many royal and illustrious persons; Edward IV, Henry IV,
Henry VIII and Charles I having been interred here.

THE LITTLE PRINCES.

Among the sad episodes in the illustrated history of English
sovereigns, not one is more pathetic or impressive than the story of
the two little Princes, sons of Edward IV. This King had an ambitious
and unscrupulous brother, called Richard, Duke of Gloucester.

At the time of the King's death, this man was at the head of an army
in Scotland, which was entirely devoted to him, and he felt strong and
equal to undertaking any bold and unlawful measure to obtain the
crown, which rightfully belonged to Edward's son, the young Prince of
Wales.

Upon receiving the news of his brother's death, Richard clothed
himself and his large retinue in deep mourning and proceeded in great
haste to London, taking the oath of loyalty on the way, and making
many protestations of interest and affection for the fatherless boys.

The young Prince of Wales received him with many expressions of regard
and respectful consideration, as befitted a paternal uncle, and placed
undoubted faith in his suggestions; the Duke thus found it an easy
matter to direct his movements, and the selection of his counselors
and servants. Two of these, who were favorite and loyal friends, he
caused to be seized on