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Rh Lawers occupying the middle of the gradation high above its neighbours), till all is lost behind the towering points of Benmore, in the centre of the utmost distance. The mountains on the south and on the north of the lake, are chiefly clothed with wood; even the corn and grass-fields partake of a copious share of trees. In short, the view is a complete landscape of lake and alpine scenery, mixed with the haunts and habitations of man, and all in style; no eye-sore; no red tiles or bricks: all is harmony and in tune. I must not forget a small island, not far from the bridge, towards the north shore of the loch, covered with trees, through which peeps a ruin, adding to the beauty of the rest of the scenery. I was almost rivetted to the spot, though I did not, the first day, see it in perfection. The sun had gotten too forward to the west, but the next morning made me amends, by that luminary shining gloriously in the east upon the opening to Killin, and beyond it. Benmore too was uncovered.

When I left Maxwell's Temple, I entered a beautiful walk close to the Tay, and an avenue of lime trees, more noble than I can describe, which leads round the back of the house. After crossing