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EXPEDITION TO JAPAN. 



shade to allow the men their mid-day rest and meal. A flight of steep steps, cut in the rock, 

 led downward on the northern side to a grotto under the foundation of the castle, at the bottom 

 of which was a pool of cold, sweet water. The place was completely overhung by dense foliage, 

 and inaccessible to the beams of the sun. 



While our meal was preparing, Mr. Jones traced out a rough plan of the fortress, and the 

 men took measurements. The following are its dimensions, ascertained with tolerable accuracy: 



Length 



GrouDd'Plan of Nagagusko. 



_..--------- 235 paces. 



Breadth - - - - TO " 



Thickness of walls at bottom - - - - 6 to 12" 



Thickness of walls at top ---------- 12 feet. 



Greatest height of outer wall, measuring along the slope - - - - - 66 " 



Height of wall, from inside ---------- 12" 



Angle of outer wall ----------- 60 



