150 HUNTING TOURS. 



M'as erected by the celebrated lord whose 

 name it bears, renowned in history as the 

 treasurer of England in the eventful reign 

 of Queen Elizabeth. The exquisite beauty 

 which so delights the eye, indicates elegance 

 and chasteness of design which may be aptly 

 associated with the refined approval of the 

 reigning Queen under whose auspices it was 

 constructed. Ornamented with turrets, cupo- 

 las, and pinnacles, tastfully arranged, they 

 present uniformity of structure, without con- 

 veying the unsightly character of monotonous 

 repetition, and the significantly grand edifice 

 suggests the idea of a temple sacred to 

 noble deeds. Approaching from Stamford, 

 through the avenue of majestic oaks, whose 

 lofty branches arching over, form, as it 

 were, a canopy of imposing grandeur, wind- 

 ing- round through forest trees of ancient 

 growth and gigantic dimensions, a view of 

 the mansion presents itself, reposing in all 

 the solemnity of princely elegance. To com- 

 plete the scene, when the hounds and the gay 

 assemblage are in attendance, nothing can be 

 wanting to associate it with the most enchant- 

 ing picture " Merrie England " can portray. 

 The park, too, is replete with scenic beauties. 



