342 The Earl of Roderis Attention 



tations, which are of about forty years growth. 

 Some of the larch, of thirty-six years standing, 

 girted seven feet, at four and a-half from the 

 ground; and silver firs, a few years older, 

 thirteen. The thinnings of the woods have a 

 ready market, and are regularly sold twice a- 

 week during the greater part of the year. 



I could not help regretting that a road had 

 not been cut through the plantation, to a knoll 

 which is almost at the extremity of the hill 

 towards the sea, from which an extensive view 

 of the Channel and the coast would have been 

 obtained. The effect of this would have been 

 wonderful, as the prospect might have been 

 completely hid until the moment when the 

 whole burst on the sight. The church is a neat 

 building, and does credit to the taste and libe- 

 rality of the Earl of Roden. The attention 

 shown to comfort in the habitations of the many 

 laborers employed is gratifying, and exhibits a 

 benevolent consideration which ever dignifies 

 the mansions of the great. A handsome and 

 commodious inn has been built for the accom- 

 modation of the numerous parties who visit this 

 enchanting spot. 



Here is some little farming attempted ; and 

 had it been better conducted, I was ill qualified 



