May.] journey IN SNEUBERG. m 
At three, P.M. we left Mr. Burchars Place in his 
horse waggon. In a narrow pass, between hills, we 
observed stones so regularly piled one above another, 
and so arranged that they resembled ruins of some 
ancient structure. There we caught a large land tor- 
toise that was creeping among the bushes. Before sun- 
set we arrived at Three Fountains, where Mr. Kicherer 
preached in the evening. 
15th. In the morning I took a walk to the top of 
some hills to have a view of the surrounding country. 
The broad summit of one was spread over with large 
flat stones. There was a little cultivation near the 
boor's house, but the surrounding country, as far as 
could be seen from the hills, was extremely barren, 
producing nothing but heath or wild bushes. The slaves 
who had followed us from Mr. Burchar's took leave to 
go home, although their countenances expressed a 
desire to follow us farther. About three, P.M. we 
left Three Fountains in the boors waggon, drawn by 
eight excellent horses, and travelled at the rate of 
seven miles an hour. Reaching the summit of some 
rising ground, an extensive plain presented itself before 
us, studded with many small hills of interesting shapes, 
which had a pleasing effect. Though not an inch of 
cultivation was visible, yet the scenery was cheering. 
At five, P.M. we arrived at Mr. Vanderkervels Place, 
which was pleasantly situated. Immediately to the 
right of the house was a most romantic excavation of 
the earth, from two to three hundred yards wide, a 
hundred feet deep, and half a mile long : both sides 
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