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with a diameter of about 9 inches at the base.  It showed the
effects of trees growing in close quarters.  We now intended returning
to Capt. Nicholson's, but as we were crossing the field a
pretty dog came towards us.  Seeing that he came from a pretty
residence, we decided to see it at closer range.  On the side
of the house above the coat of arms were the letters C. C. 1732
and below them were the letters    . C and a later date.  We
soon learned that C. C. stood for Charles Carroll.  We had
at last reached "The Caves."  A large block of marble on
which was carved "The Caves", too, informed us of the fact.
Not far off were several little children, two boys and a little girl
playing with a goat.  We now started across the field towards
N's.  In the first field grew an abundance of an unrecognized plant.
I should have taken specimens with me for closer inspection at
home, but failed to do so.  Beyond the first field was a huge
pile of saw dust and pieces of wood, showing where at one time
stood a saw mill.  We soon crossed the fields and were again
at the old church.  We again passed through the old church
yard.  This time we lingered and read some of the epitaphs.
Several beautiful Yews stood on the path approaching the door of
        