VISIT TO SOUTH ATRICA. 359 
Rocks of singular shape hoA^er over the dwelling. The gardens, 
which in terraces slope down towards the sea, are well stocked with 
a variety of flowers. By a continuation of the road, dug into the 
steep declivity of the mountain, we reached the villa of Dr. 
Liesching and Mr. Ziegler to dinner. 
This is a romantic spot, with a great variety of garden-ground, 
laid out in terraces, down a very rugged kloof, and containing a 
large collection of scarce plants and flowering shrubs. At the 
bottom of these grounds, the rocks form a grotto, in which is a cold 
bath. Walking alone on the heath, I found some singular groups 
of large stones, with the Lion's head above them, in profile, resem- 
bling a cupola, and to the south, an extensive view of the coast be- 
yond Camp-bay and Hout-bay, of which I endeavoured to make a 
sketch. After dinner we returned to Capetown, in the doctor's 
barouche and four. 
15th, I went to' the Government-house, where I found Captain 
Forbes, who assured me, that he meant to set sail on the morning 
of the I6th. Having obtained admission to the Governor, I had a 
final, and very satisfactory conversation with his Excellency, oi\ 
some points of importance to the Mission, and thus closed the bu- 
siness committed to me b}" the Directors of the Missionary concerns 
of our Church, with thankfulness to God, to whom alone I ascribe 
all my undeserved success. 
I dined to-day with Mr. Wilberforce Bird, and met Dr. Hussey 
and a captain of artillery. Mis. Bird made many inquiries con- 
cerning Mr. Wilberforce and his family, and I was delighted to 
hear that excellent man made the subject of conversation and just 
admiration. At nine o'clock, the company went to a ball at the 
Government-house, I returned home to my lodgings at Mrs. Di- 
sandt's. 
l6th. This being my last day at Capetown, I spent the morning 
in taking leave of my friends, Mr. Hancke, the Rev. Mr. Hesse, 
Mr. Poleman, and their families. While 1 live, I shall retain the 
most grateful sense of their kindness towards me. 
