or SKLBOUNK. 



fanciful shapes of frost-work. These 

 rugged gloomy scenes aifright the ladies 

 when they peep down into them from 

 the paths above, and make timid horse- 

 men shudder while they ride along them 

 but delight the naturalist with their va- 

 rious botany, and particularly with their 

 rairious Jilices with which they abound. 



The manor of Selborne, was it strictly 

 looked after, with all its kindly aspects, 

 and all its sloping coverts, would swarm 

 with game ; even now, hares, partridges 

 and pheasants abound ; and in old days 

 w^oodcocks were as plentiful. There are 

 few quails, because they more affect 

 open tields than inclosures ; after harvest 

 some few land- rails are se<en. 



The parish of Selborne, by taking in so 

 much of the forest, is a vast district. 

 Those who tread the bounds are employ- 

 ed part of three days in the business, 

 and are of opinion that the outline, in 

 all its curves and indentings, does not 

 comprise less than thirty miles. 



