These instances, of course, prove nothing; yet they are worth the noting. If, however, I were called upon to produce two passages from the whole of Fletcher's writings most strikingly characteristic of his style, and not more in expression than in thought, I should fix upon the third scene of the first act of _Henry VIII._, and the soliloquy of Wolsey, Beginning-- "Farewell, a long farewell to all my greatness!" In conclusion, allow me to remark, that I am quite content to have been anticipated by MR. SPEDDING in this discovery (if discovery you and your readers will allow it to be), for the satisfaction I am thereby assured of in the concurrence of so acute a critic as himself, and of a poet so true as the poet-laureate. SAMUEL HICKSON. Dec. 10. 1850. * * * * * THE CAVALIER'S FAREWELL. The following song is extracted from the MS. Diary of the Rev. John Adamson (afterwards Rector of Burton Coggles, Lincolnshire) commencing in 1658. Can any of your readers point out who was the author?-- "THE CAVALIER'S FAREWELL TO HIS MISTRESS BEING CALLED TO THE WARRS." 1. "Ffair Ffidelia tempt no more, I may no more thy deity adore Nor offer to thy shrine, I serve one more divine And farr more great y{^n} you: I must goe, Lest the foe Gaine the cause and win the day. Let's march bravely on Charge ym in the Van Our Cause God's is, Though their odds is Ten to one. {35} 2. "Tempt no more, I may not yeeld Although thine eyes A Kingdome may surprize: Leave off thy wanton toiles The high borne Prince of Wales Is mounted in the field, Where the Royall Gentry flocke. Though alone Nobly borne Of a ne're decaying Stocke, Cavaleers be bold Bravely hold your hold, He that loyters Is by Traytors Bought and sold. 3. "One Kisse more and yn farewell Oh no, no more, I prethee giue me ore. Why cloudest thou thy beames, I see by these extreames, A Woman's Heaven or Hell. Pray the King may haue his owne, And the Queen May be seen With her babes on England's Throne. Rally up your Men, One shall vanquish ten, Victory we Come to try thee Once agen. Query: Who was the author of the above? F.H. * * * * * GRAY'S ELEGY.