ACROSTICS IN PROSE AND VERSE Second Series EDITED BY A. E. H. "Search narrowly the lines!-Do not forget The trivialest point, or you may lose your labour" EDGAR ALLAN POE LONDON THOMAS BOSWORTH, 215 REGENT STREET 1866 280. k. 181* PREFACE. THE favourable reception given to the last year's volume of Acrostics has encouraged the Editors to prepare another selection, which they hope will be found as attractive as its predecessor. The only variety they have to offer is the "Triple Acrostic," in which, besides the words formed from the initials and finals, a third word will be found, composed of the central letters in the different parts. A short and easy example is subjoined. Three common quadrupeds are we, 1. Suddenly stopped. 2. An Italian poet. Answer. Che C ke D A ri O st O T ha W in G. The Editors take this opportunity to offer their sincere thanks to the various friends and correspondents, known and unknown, who have kindly furnished them with contributions. December, 1865. A. E. H. Erratum. Page 132, line 4 from bottom, for meadows, fear, read meadows fair, ACROSTICS. 1. For all good students of Acrostic lore 1. We hope it will await our little book, Now, pride of England's garland, 1. The faithful wife with sorrow-blinded eyes; B 0. |