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LETTER LII. 



Cavan, Sept. 28, 1813. 



J ULLY impressed with the truth of the maxim 

 that " he who gains time gains every thing," we 

 have constantly set out early ; and this morning 

 we were in the carriage before five. 



This practice not only facilitates a long jour- 

 ney, but, where a remote point is to be reached, 

 the traveller is enabled to avoid those accidents 

 which frequently occur in journeys by night. 



The five miles to Kells took us through a 

 rich country, almost entirely devoted to the pro- 

 duction of corn. We passed Lord Headfort's 

 place, which is most legibly marked with the 

 ruinous effects of absenteeship : it was not 

 necessary to be told that the estate was deserted 

 by its owner. The plantations are extensive^ 

 and in a thriving condition. 



Kells is a neat little town ; the approach to it 

 very handsome. At the southern extremity of 

 the church-yard is a fine round tower. The 



