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which, when the extent is vaft, and the repetitions fre- 

 quent, fwells into aftonifhment and admiration : the in- 

 certitude of the mind where thefe repetitions will end, 

 .and its anxiety as the fpectator approaches towards the 

 periods, are Hkewife very ftrong impreffions, preventing 

 that ftate of languor into which the mind naturally finks 

 by dwelling long on the fame objects. 



The ftraight directions, particularly the zig-zag, are, 

 on account of thefe effects, well adapted to avenues or 

 high roads, which lead to towns, palaces, bridges, or 

 triumphal arches; to caftles or prifons, for the reception 

 of criminals; to maufoleums; and all other works of 

 which the intent is to infpire horror, veneration or afto- 

 nifhment. To humbler objects, the waving line is a 

 more proper approach ; the fmallnefs of their parts 

 rendering them unfit for a diftant infpection: and as 

 they are trifling in themfelvcs, they pleafe moft when 

 their appearance is unexpected: and from the very point 

 whence all their little beauties are feen in the bigheft 

 luftre. 



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