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nor does it always happen that the gen- 

 tlemen who have studied their profession 

 in Italy are competent to the task which 

 belongs to the student and observer of 

 English antiquities. 



However various opinions may be on of the 



Situation 



the choice of a situation for a house, yet foraHouse. 

 there appear to be certain principles on 

 which such choice ought to be founded; 

 and these may be deduced from the fol- 

 lowing; considerations: 



First. The natural character of the 

 surrounding country. 



Secondly. The style, character, and 

 size of the house. 



Thirdly. The aspects or exposure, both 

 with regard to the sun and the prevalent 

 winds of the country. 



Fourthly. The shape of the ground 

 near the house. 



Fifthly. The views from the several 

 apartments; and 



Slvthly. The numerous objects of com- 



