THE BELVOIR HUNT. 3 



the woods and glades around the castle, 

 but below its elevation, that are so enchant- 

 ing. Proceeding along winding paths, 

 you come imperceptibly upon patches or 

 beds of different hues and characters ; thus 

 the interest is constantly varied. Occa- 

 sionally you come to an opening displaying 

 the vale, significant of a burst with the 

 hounds, whose somewhat distant harmoni- 

 ous notes may possibly greet you from 

 their kennel. These diversities are pro- 

 duced by stately oaks in their winter garb, 

 mingled with pines and evergreens of 

 many kinds. The paths and tracts are 

 not too scrupulously kept, as if the hand 

 of man was desirous to clear away the 

 designs of nature, and as though every 

 fallen leaf was regarded as an obnoxious 

 intruder; yet they are so exquisitely 

 managed, that no impediments occur when 

 walking. A species of variegated kale, of 

 many hues, far superior to any I have 



