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arts in this kingdom. As a British subject, though less able 

 to accomplish, yet no less eager in the desire of her glory, 

 let me entreat all such to evince their patriotism by reform- 

 ing the style of the pleasing and useful art of forming coun- 

 try residences. If what I propose as additional improve- 

 ments are not so, then let them be rejected, and their author 

 neglected ; but if they are considered as otherwise, let the great 

 and the wealthy encourage their introduction by their protec- 

 tion and influence ; and the whole country will soon see their 

 excellence, and be induced to adopt them, not less from the 

 common principle of imitation or fashion, than from conviction 

 of their intrinsic worth. 



Though I am aware that the habit of studying one particu- 

 lar subject may give it a more than just importance in the 

 general scale of moral agency, yet I think I have expressed 

 myself with abundant moderation. I am perfectly willing to 

 leave every thing to the cool reflection of the reader. I only 

 offer these imperfect sketches to excite more forcibly his at- 

 tention to what passes in his own mind. 



Lastly, To shew in one point of view what may be the in- 

 fluence of all those motives on an individual, let us suppose 

 the representative of an ancient and noble family arriv- 

 ing in his native country after a long absence, engaged in its 



