ONf RAINS CAVE, LONGCLIFFE, DERBYSHIRE. 239 



special reason for this. A cave cannot be twice dug: so unless 

 the facts are plainly set forth, the reader has perforce to accept 

 the reporter's conclusions on simple trust-a most unscientific 

 procedure.. While admitting that the cave-digger is in the best 

 of positions as an eye-witness to interpret the facts, his prime 

 duty IS to observe, and to fully and faithfully report what he has 

 seen. In this spirit! proceed. 



Longitudinal Section of Rains Cave. 



Our first operation consisted in making the cave more acces- 

 sible. To enter, one had to slip through a small hole, and drop 

 somewhat uncertainly on the floor inside, which (as may be seen 

 in the accompanying section of the cave, where F is the entrance) 

 was on a much lower level than the ground outside, and steeply 

 sloped downwards towards the rear. On November 7th, i88g. 



