t only Gower, but Chaucer, and even
Lydgate, in order to improve and correct his own style. By the close of
that century, however, the language of these writers was become entirely
obsolete.

The "Confessio Amantis" was printed, a second time, by Barthelet, in the
year 1532; a third time in 1544; a fourth in 1554; and, lastly, in a very
correct and worthy manner, in the year 1810, under the judicious
inspection of Dr. Chalmers.

It were ungrateful to withhold from Gower some acknowledgment of the
share he had in producing a beneficial revolution in the English
language; as it would be absurd and untrue to attribute to him any great
degree of praise, as an _inventor_ in that important work.

* * * * *

The church of St. Saviour was founded before the conquest, but was
principally rebuilt in the fourteenth century, since which time it has
undergone many extensive reparations at different periods. The tower,
which is surmounted by four pinnacles, was repaired in 1818 and 1819; and
the choir has been recently restored in conformity with the original
design, under the superintendence of that indefatigable architect, Mr.
George Gwilt.[2] The dramatists, Fletcher and Massinger were buried in
this church in one grave; and from the tower, Hollar drew his Views of
London, both before and after the fire.

[2] Only the tower and the choir have yet been restored; but the
fidelity with which these portions have been executed, heightens
our anxiety for the renovation of the whole structure. The repairs
of the south transept will, we believe, be shortly commenced, but
the fate of the nave and aisles is not yet decided. These are in a
dilapidated condition.

Mr. Gwilt has already expended much time and research into the
history of this very interesting structure. On our last week-day
visit to the church, we saw the fine arch of a Saxon door just
uncovered after a concealment of many ages, in one of the surveys
of this erudite artist, who is sedulously attached to the study of
antiquities, and is an honour to his profession. We ought not to
forget the altar-screen which has lately been restored under Mr.
Gwilt's superintendence. Indeed, the inspection of this venerable
fabric will repay a walk from the most remote corner of the
metropolis.

Besides the tomb of Gower, there are monuments to Launcelot Andrews,
Bishop of Winchester; Richa