Every good or brave deed traced by the pen of History, should be for the purpose of Justice to the original party, and for the effect of virtuous example to posterity. Thence the self-sacrifice of the Queen of Carthage was not without its effect (in the same land) upon the mind of Cato, who, though he but imitated the Tyrian Elizabeth, and failed to reach her high motive, still her example inspired him, and secured his fame! In like manner the glorious heroism of the first British Queen,--Boadicea,--when she opposed at Battle-bridge the Roman army under Paulianus, was not without its effect upon England's Elizabeth, when she addressed her assembled knights upon the threatened Invasion from the then haughty Spain. Elizabeth but _imitated_ Boadicea: but in our own time it has been the peculiar felicity of England to witness _an original act of heroism_, by the present and beloved British Queen: for when Regicide, like a wild demon, stalked abroad unsecured,--and when the Sovereign was within the arena of assassination, then it was she threw aside the mantle of her own protection, to shelter those faithful and dear to her; and to enjoy that personal freedom, of which as Sovereign she is the chief champion,--and companioned by her Royal and noble Consort alone,--unguarded,--except by her GOD and People, she braved the demon efforts of the assassin! The Almighty in His mercy cast His mantle over both! This noble act,--this self-sacrifice of Queen Victoria to the interest and dignity of her Nation, will live on to all ages, as a patriotic example to all Sovereigns and Rulers; and for its true Courage and Patriotism,--Religious dependence,--pure Heroism, and her royal Mercy to the convicted regicide,--will bear a triumphant comparison with any renowned record in the Annals of Antiquity! CHAPTER V. THE PROPHECY OF ISAIAH, CONCERNING THE OVERTHROW, THE RISE, AND THE FINAL FALL OF TYRUS. (FORETOLD 712 B. C.)