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[Fig- 7. Plan of a Mansion Residence, laid oul in ihe natural style.] 



let, which ran through the estate, has been formed into a hand- 

 some pond, or small lake,/, which adds much to the interest 

 of the arounds. The approach road breaks off from the high- 

 way at the entrance lodge, a, and proceeds in easy curves to 

 the mansion, h ; and the groups of trees on the side of this 

 approach nearest the house, are so arranged that the visiter 

 scarcely obtains more than a glimpse of the latter, until he 

 arrives at the most favourable position for a first impression. 

 From the windows of the mansion, al either end, the eye 



