30 STUDIES OF NATURE 



We shorten our walk two miles by crossing 

 Brodick Bay in a boat. The waves are heavy, 

 and we have to pull hard to reach the old quay 

 under the castle ; but the splendour of sunset is 

 upon us, and the water, as it drips from the 

 rising oar, is the colour of red wine. The d'ark 

 is falling as we come in sight of Corrie. The 

 night clouds are already enfolding the peak of 

 Goatfell, and there is a wild look about the 

 White Water which can still be seen tumbling 

 down its front. 



