22 DECEMBER 1883, Page 23

The Way of the Cross, and Other Tales. By Emily

S. Holt. (J. F. Shaw and Co.)—Here we have three tales of early Christian days. The first has to do with the kinsmen of Our Lord who were accused before Domitian. But is it true that only one of them was persecuted, after the Emperor had dismissed the charge ? Miss Holt may be right when she says that the "outlines of the tale are historically true," and we shall be glad to have the reference.