138 INCIDENTS OF TRAVEL. 



loss both of time and money, were all thrown aside, 

 and re-engraved on steel. Proofs of every plate were 

 given to Mr. Gather wood, who made such corrections 

 as were necessary ; and, in my opinion, they are as 

 true copies as can be presented ; and, except the stones 

 themselves, the reader cannot have better materials for 

 speculation and study. 



Following the wall, at the place marked C is anoth- 

 er monument or idol of the same size, and in many re- 

 spects similar. The engraving opposite represents the 

 back. The character of this image, as it stands at the 

 foot of the pyramidal wall, with masses of fallen stone 

 resting against its base, is grand, and it would be diffi- 

 cult to exceed the richness of the ornament and sharp- 

 ness of the sculpture. This, too, was painted, and the 

 red is still distinctly visible. 



The whole quadrangle is overgrown with trees, and 

 interspersed with fragments of fine sculpture, partic- 

 ularly on the east side, and at the northeast corner is a 

 narrow passage, which was probably a third gateway. 



On the right is a confused range of terraces running 

 off into the forest, ornamented with death's heads, some 

 of which are still in position, and others lying about as 

 they have fallen or been thrown down. Turning north- 

 ward, the range on the left hand continues a high, 

 massive pyramidal structure, with trees growing out of 

 it to the very top. At a short distance is a detached 

 pyramid, tolerably perfect, marked on the plan Z, about 

 fifty feet square and thirty feet high. The range con- 

 tinues for a distance of about four hundred feet, de- 

 creasing somewhat in height, and along this there are 

 but few remains of sculpture. 



The range of structures turns at right angles to the 

 eft, and runs to the river, joining the other extremity 



