CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



THE DOWNS. An Entrenchment : Ways of Larks: 

 Hares A Combat : Happiness of Animals : Ants 

 A long Journey 1 



CHAPTER II. 



A DROUGHT. Ancient Garrison of the Entrenchment: 



Traditions of Forest: Curious Ponds: A Mirage . . 15 



CHAPTER HI. 



THE HILLSIDE HEDGE : its Birds and Flowers : A Green 



Track : The Springhead 40 



CHAPTER IV. 



THE VILLAGE. The Washpool : Village Industries : 

 The Belfry : Jackdaws : Village Chronicles ... 60 



CHAPTER V. 



VILLAGE ARCHITECTURE. The Cottage Preacher: Cot- 

 tage Society : The Shepherd : Events of the Village 

 Year 79 



CHAPTER VI. 



THE HAMLET. Cottage Astrology : Ghost-Lore : Herbs. 

 THE WAGON AND ITS CREW. Stiles: The Tryst- 

 ing-place : The Thatcher : Smugglers : Ague ... 95 



