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ytew un entering the Gates at Kenwoutl. 



name for an acorn. In consequence of this natural disposition of the grounds, 

 and of the woods, all exterior objects are excluded ; and a stranger walking 

 round the park would never discover that he was between Hampstead and 

 Highgate, or even suppose that he was so near London. It is, indeed, diffi- 

 cult to imagine a more retired or more romantic spot, and yet of such extent, 

 so near a great metropolis. This impression is felt the moment we enter the 

 gates, and proceed along the approach, in a hollow between deep banks, ren- 

 dered dark by overshadowing trees, as shown m fig. 317. The impression is 

 not lessened when we come within sight of the house, a part of the entrance 



