62 EXCURSIONS ROUND LONDON. 



their worthy father, it had been his constant 

 tiiui not to dwell on the minute beauties of 

 the surrounding landscape ; but, from a 

 comprehensive survey of the works of crea- 

 tion, to raise their thoughts to "nature's 

 God." Sanctioned therefore by his appro- 

 bation, they readily agreed to take, on the 

 following, morning, under the guidance of 

 their new acquaintance, a more accurate view 

 of this enchanting village and its environs. 

 Kibing at an early hour, they entered the gar- 

 dens, which they traversed in every direction. 

 These are about four miles in circumfe- 

 rence, extending from Kew, southward 

 nlong the Thames, towards the village of 

 Richmond ; and are broken into swelling 

 lawns interspersed with shrubberies, shady 

 groves, and clumps of trees. After tra- 

 versing the noble terrace, which extends 

 the whole length of the garden, along the 

 margin of the river, their companion led 

 them to a sequestered spot towards the 

 south-east of these enchanting orounds, 



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