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without overshadowing, it is reflected on the 

 surface. Another face of the same wood bor- 

 ders the collateral stream, with an outline more 

 indented and various ; while a very large irregu- 

 lar clump adorns the opposite declivity. This 

 clump is at a considerable distance from the 

 principal river ; but the stream it belongs to 

 brings it down to connect with the rest ; and 

 the other objects, which were before dispersed, 

 are now, by the interest of each in a relation 

 which is common to all, collected into one 

 illustrious scene. The castle is itself a prodi- 

 gious pile of building, which, with all the 

 faults in its architecture, will never seem less 

 than a truly princely habitation ; and the con- 

 fined spot where it was placed, on the edge of 

 an abyss, is converted into a proud situation, 

 commanding a beautiful prospect of water, and 

 open to an extensive lawn, adequate to the 

 mansion, and an emblem of its domain. In the 

 midst of this lawn stands a column, a stately 

 trophy, recording the exploits of the Duke of 

 Marlborough, and the gratitude of Britain. Be- 

 tween this pillar and the castle is the bridge, 

 which now, applied to a subject worthy of it, is 

 established in all the importance due to its 

 greatness. The middle arch is wider than the 

 Rialto, but not too wide for the occasion ; and 



