44 DOVE DALE REVISITED 



"Will o' the Wisp" (ignis fatuus) or "Jack o' 

 Lantern." I was the more convinced because as 

 we advanced, feeling our way foot by foot along 

 the brow of the hill, it just as slowly and steadily 

 approached us instead of receding (as " Will o' 

 the Wisps " generally do). When at last it came 

 up to us, or we came up to it, we found it was a 

 sheet of white notepaper stuck on the end of a 

 stake. On striking a light we read these ominous 

 words : 



" We have waited here till six o'clock to help 

 carry you home. Couldn't wait any longer. Do 

 take care of yourselves. 



(Signed) " DAISY E." 



The " Will o' the Wisp " proved to be our 

 little friend Daisy, who had come to meet us 

 with her great friend, the Master ; they returned 

 before it became very dark, leaving this note of 

 warning behind them. 



The descent of this Sharplow Cliff is dangerous 

 by daylight, for a false step may send you rolling 

 down over the rocks and into the river. Our 

 guide, knowing every step and stone, helped me 

 along, and we soon found ourselves safe and well 

 in the welcome shelter of " The Izaak Walton." 

 And so, for me, ended a memorable day. 



