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THE SCENERY. 



I had scarcely began to colour when the whole 

 effect was changed by a thunder-storm, and huge 

 rolling clouds, not concealing the mountain, but by 

 their shadows so completely changing the effect, 

 that, perhaps, I have made a rather more dashing 

 sketch than I otherwise should have done, though 

 I have not brought away the true characteristic 

 of the mountain. The rain reached me at two 

 o'clock, just as I was about to complete my 

 foreground, but I can manage to make something 

 of it. When the rain was over, I proceeded with 

 my usual evening's occupation ; and so ended my 

 four days at Serhghe.* 



" I will now tell you what corroborative evi- 

 dence I have found (of the identity of Serhghe 

 with Selge), beyond its site respecting the rivers, 

 its elevated position combined with fertility, and 

 the resemblance of the modern to the ancient 

 name. Whether I consider a Christian church, 



* The sketches so graphically described in this letter, 

 with nearly two hundred other drawings of large size, made by 

 our lamented friend during his travels in Greece, Egypt, Syria, 

 and Asia Minor, are now in the possession of Mr. Daniell's 

 relatives. They are as remarkable for artistic feeling and 

 truth of expression, as for the life-like idea they convey of 

 Eastern scenery. It is to be hoped that, sooner or later, fac- 

 similes will be published of a selection of these fine drawings. 



