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of the mimosa tree, and the sides clothed 
with shrubs of various denominations. 
A thousand rivulets seemed to meander 
through this second Eden ; frequently skirt- 
ing or appearing to encircle a plantation of 
wood ; then suddenly taking a different 
direction, glided through a plain of consi- 
derable extent, until it came to a gentle de- 
clivity 5 here it formed a natural cascade, 
and then, following its course, proceeded in 
an endless variety throughout the whole of 
the country. 
As we stood gazing on this sylvan scene, 
we perceived innumerable herds of animals^ 
particularly of the species of the gazelle, 
scouring over the plains ; some darting 
through the woods, others feeding, or drink- 
ing at the rivulets. As far as the eye tra- 
velled in pursuit of new beauties, it was 
most amply gratified, until at length the 
whole gradually faded on the view, and 
became lost in the horizon. 
We were so wrapt in ecstasy at this 
landscape, that we forgot our danger, and 
remained too long upon the mountain. We 
at length descended, and proceeded on 
our journey. 
