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with other blocks from the surface of Pendrief Common. If 

 regarded as a boiilder, its weight is estimated at about 150 tons. 

 On ascending it from behind, incised devices are found upon 

 its upper surface : — Masonic Emblems (trowel, square and 

 compasses). Further to the front are the King's initials and 

 date {^"i^sYo^"'}- Beneath these, and coming down over the face 

 of the rock, are the rampant Lion and the Unicorn supporting 

 the Garter, in oval, inscribed with the motto " Honi soit qui 

 mal J pense." Above the ribbon, the Crown and Eoyal Crest 

 (crowned lion). The supporters stand on a label inscribed 

 "Dieu et mon droit." The other devices on the front of the 

 rock consist of the figure of Britannia seated (holding olive 

 branch and spear, and resting left arm on the Union Shield) ; 

 the Armorial Shield of Cornwall (15 bezants in pile) with 

 coronet and plumes above ; a Hive for Industry, and a Plough 

 for Agriculture. 



A Ship, for Commerce, is said to have been also visible 

 formerly, but the effects of wind and weather have long since 

 caused that ship to disappear. 



The sides of the rock display the armorial insignia of the 

 local landowners — Boscawen (Lord Falmouth) and Molesworth, 

 with their mottoes, "Patience passe science" (a rhyming play 

 on the fixst word), and " Sic fidem teneo." 



Some years ago all these sculptures were renewed, and 

 perhaps "improved upon;" and, just before the visit now 

 being described, deeper cutting of them was being attempted. 

 This, although well-meant, is to be regretted ! Other rocks, 

 near, also bear inscriptions placed on them by Lieut. Eogers. 

 (An account of these is promised by the President). 



Quitting this spot, from which in fine weather there is a 

 very extensive view over land and sea, the expedition had a 

 glimpse of the neighbouring Granite Quarries of Delank and 

 Hantergantick. The name of Edystone has now, it is said, been 

 given to the quarries here, as they supplied the material for the 

 new lighthouse outside Plymouth. Delford Bridge having been 

 crossed, the carriages soon after entered upon the open moor. 



Each vehicle now seemed like a ship on a rolling, trackless 

 sea! Many projecting and half -sunken rocks, in unexpected 



