their work as complete as could be, the Authors have delayed its publication as long as possible, and they feel justified by the result, since they can now add both the late important decisions, and the latest Amendment Act, which considerably affects the custody of children, marriagesettlements, and also admits evidence hitherto rejected.

They are aware that such a book must be far from perfect; but they are convinced that if it in any measure realise their ideas, it must prove useful; and they trust that, lightening the labour of many, it may at least obtain some favour from those whom its object is to assist.

TEMPLE,

January 11th, 1860.

R. T. T.

R. D. M. L.