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DESCRIPTION of STOURTON. 
Perhaps I fhould fil'd have mentioned the temple of ceres, 
which is on the fide of the water neared to the village. Here 
is the figure of the goddefs, with her proper emblems, Handing 
in front as you open the door. On each fide are too commo- 
dious feats, which are made in imitation of the puivinaria, or 
little beds which were placed near the altar at the time of fa- 
crifice, and on which the pagans were wont to lay the images 
of their gods in their temples. This building has a portico 
fupported by columns, Eight or ten feet below, level with the 
water, in a fubterraneous grotto, is another figure of the river 
god. 
But it is not only what delights, but what does not fhock. 
In this delicious abode are no Chinese works ; no monders of 
imagination, no deviations from nature, under the fond notion 
of fashion or taste i all is grand, or fimple, or a beautiful 
mixture of both. 
Mr. H**** has formed his plan for extending his walks upon 
the brow of the hill, through his park for near five miles. By 
this means he will take in the delightful views which Dorset- 
shire, Wiltshire, and Somersetshire afford : thefe counties 
all meet in his grounds. Part of Hampshire is alfo to be feen, 
and contributes its fhare to heighten the charms of this augufi: 
and captivating feene. I wifh I was qualified to give you a de- 
feription equal to the merits of it. I am yours, &C. 
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