Sir Walter's Ward : a Tale rf the Crusades. By
William Everard. (Blackie and Son.)—" Sir Walter" is the famous Minne- singer, Herr Walther von der Vogel weide, and makes, in Mr. Everard's band, a picturesque and interesting figure. His ward, who has troubles at home caused by the schemes of an unscrupulous uncle, determines to take the arose. On his way to Italy, he visits the Wartburg, where he sees Elizabeth of Hungary. Various persons whom he encounters tell stories which are good, and recite verses which are indifferent. He makes his way to the Holy Land, where he makes acquaintance with Frederick II. and with the Sultan. The Emperor is well described, and the scene of his coronation as King of Jerusalem is excellent. But is there sot an error about Walther von der Vogelweide's share in the Crusades 7 He took a part in the fourth ; but though he lived down as far as 1240, we are not aware of his having joined the seventh. This is a pleasantly written and interesting book.
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