THE GARDEN. 1 55 



undulations of the ground enable the observer 

 to examine it in every position. The basins are 

 destined for aquatic birds, and a streamlet renews 

 the water in which they bathe. 



The spacious edifice in the centre of the mena- 

 gerie contains the quadrupeds which require 

 warmth in the winter, and suckling females 

 that need particular attention. The pheasant- 

 walk is sheltered towards the north, and has 

 an open court in front. The dens of the beasts 

 of prey, completed last year on an elegant but 

 simple plan, are exposed to the south, and placed 

 in the immediate vicinity of the river, for the 

 conveniency of procuring water and of discharg- 

 ing it by a subterraneous drain. We shall de- 

 scribe these objects more particularly in revisit- 

 ing them ; we have barely hinted at their use, 

 that their variety might not be attributed to vain 

 caprice. 



Taking alternately the alleys on the right and 

 left from the entrance, we make the tour of the 

 different parks, pass before the cages of the apes 

 and birds of prey and the pheasant-walk, and 

 reach the rotundo. Beyond this we visit the 

 new buildings on the left, arrive at the lodge of 

 the wild beasts, and return by winding through 

 other enclosures, to the terrace leading to the 

 green-house. Below this terrace are seen to ad- 



