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I should still form necessary walks in such plantations, which would be likely 

 eventually to produce shelter and interest; for if they do not at once afford 

 such gratification, they will at least afford scope for recreation and exercise. 



In woods or plantations in which there is sufficient extent to form drives 

 and rides, the roads must be made from ten to twelve feet wide, and firm and 

 dry, with level glades of grass attached here and there, of a sufficient width 

 for carriages to pass and repass each other. The roads may be made of stone 

 or gravel, and grassed over, to appear more natural. The curves must be 

 sufficiently bold, and of easy sweeps, so as not to be troublesome or perplexing 

 to drivers. Seats here and there along the walks will also be needful for 

 pedestrians; and a neat cottage might be advantageously introduced, — to be 

 used either as an alms-house or as a defence, with a spare room, to afford a 

 retreat against storms. 



