VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA. Sfo 
gallop. In the shrubbery, near the liouse, stands a large marquee, in 
whieh he commonly breakfasts, and spends a good deal of time. 
Bertrand has a separate house, a little lower down the de- 
clivity, at a small distance from his master's. We saw him and 
Monthollon, with their ladies, walking in^the park. The mansion 
itself is rather an assemblage of buildings, than one whole house. 
The dining-room, with its viranda, is the principal feature, and has 
three large windows. Connected with it, are General Bonaparte's 
own apartments, the principal one turning its gable-end towards the 
entrance. Behind that, if I am correct, follow those of the Captain 
on guard. Las Casas, Gourgeon, and Monthollon. The latter has 
four windows. They are all one story high, whitened, with grey 
roofs. 
To the north-east, is a remarkable rock, from its shape called 
the Barn, rising perpendicularly from the sea to a great height, 
black, rugged, and without any trees. Farther inland, lies a peaked 
hill, called the Flag-staff. Towards the Barn descends a narrow 
vale, covered with gravel of decomposed volcanic matter, in some 
parts so red, that it furnishes the imagination with the idea of a 
burning torrent. Here and there are patches of blue, yellow, and 
violet, increasing the deception. We had no time to fatigue our 
horses by riding into it; and on our return to the guard-house, Sir 
Hudson very obligingly directed his adjutant, Lieutenant Pritchard 
to attend me to any place, from which I might wish^to make a sketch 
of the house and premises. He then returned home. Captain Forbes 
and Sir Thomas Reade rode to James-town, and Mr. Somerset 
favoured me with his company. 
We went round the north-east end of the Punch-bowl, through 
the camp of the 53d regiment, but finding no good situation 
for a view, turned back towards the opposite height. Not far from 
the gate, I dismounted, and got a good general view of the house, 
or houses. 
When we arrived at Plantation-house, Lady Lowe had tiiken 
an airing in a close carriage, and was in the drawing-room, where 
