own that you are constantly meeting old friends in the course of your
new studies.

For instance:

ENGLISH. FRENCH. ENGLISH. GERMAN.

Papa Papa Father Vater
Mamma Maman Mother Mutter
Table Table Brother Bruder
Chair Chaise Sister Schwester
Boot Bottine Hat Hut

Some of these words have a common Latin root. The word "table," for
instance, is derived from the Latin word "_tabula_."

If the Albanians do indeed speak a tongue that cannot be closely
connected with any of the known languages, it is more than probable that
they are a remnant of some ancient and world-forgotten people.

Albania is under Turkish rule, but the Albanians do not seem a very
pleasant people to govern.

If they are not satisfied with those who are set in authority over them,
their fierce qualities rise to the surface, and they are apt to do
violent things.

The last governor of Albania made himself so objectionable to the
people, and they in turn made things so unpleasant for him, that he
sought safety in flight.