o had not hitherto ventured
to defend the missionaries in the presence of the king was bold enough
to say, "Nearly all the world, your Majesty, believe in an eternal God;
all but Burmah and Siam these little spots!" His Majesty remained
silent, and soon abruptly rose and retired.

Before returning to Rangoon Mr. Judson had an interesting interview with
the king. "Why," asked the latter, "does the teacher return to Rangoon?
let him and Price stay together. If one goes, the other must remain
alone, and will be unhappy." Some one present explained that he was
going for his wife and goods, and would soon return. His Majesty said,
"Will you then come again?" and expressed a wish that he should do so
and remain permanently. He and Dr. Price had previously erected a house
near Ava on some land granted them by the king, which house was to be
occupied by Dr. P. until Mr. Judson's return.

The following letter from Mr. Judson dated Dec. 7, 1823, announces the
arrival of his wife in Rangoon. "I had the inexpressible happiness of
welcoming Mrs. Judson once more to the shores of Burmah, on the 5th
instant. We are now on the eve of departure for Ava.

"My last letter from brother Price mentions that the king has inquired
many times about my delay, and the queen has expressed a strong desire
to see Mrs. Judson in her foreign dress. We sincerely hope her majesty's
curiosity will not be confined to dress.

"Mr. and Mrs. Wade appear to be in fine health and spirits, and I am
heartily rejoiced at their arrival just at the present time."

Rumors of a war between the British and Burmans were growing more and
more prevalent, and alas, proved but too well founded. From the very
last letter written by Mrs. Judson before this most unhappy and
disastrous war, we shall now make some extracts.

"Ava, February, 10, 1824.

"My Dear Parents and Sisters,

After nearly two years and a half wandering, you will be pleased to hear
that I have at last arrived at home, so far as this life is concerned,
and am once more quietly and happily settled with Mr. Judson. When I
retrace the scenes through which I have passed, the immense space I have
traversed, and the various dangers, seen and unseen, from which I have
been preserved, my heart is filled with gratitude and praise to that
Being, who has at all times been my protector and marked out all my way
before me.

We had a quick and pleasant passage from Calcut