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although on pleasure bent, our minds were frugal, and we decided to walk, and — in spite of the proffered assistance of a guide, already under the influence of liquor and thirsting for more — to walk alone. Our indepen dence was soon subjected to a severe test. At the outset a thick mist enveloped us; as we made our way with difficulty along the curveless avenue that leads to Broadmoor, it

moor; but I dispelled this impression by the free distribution of half-pence, and thus es caped the danger of " turning out the town." The site of Broadmoor is well chosen; it covers three hundred acres, and commands an extensive and uninterrupted view, into which Sandhurst and Sandringham enter. The building is of red brick, and is surrounded with a wall varying from fourteen to sixteen

CRIMINAL LUNATIC ASYLUM. BROADMOOR.

deepened in intensity and in volume, and by the time that the asylum came in sight it had finally converted itself into pouring rain. There is a little village at Broadmoor, the in habitants of which are connected with the asylum either officially or as purveyors of its supplies. Л few children, despising the de scending torrents of rain, were playing in the solitary street of which the village can boast. Grice, who is facetiously disposed, gave them to understand that he was con veying me into the kindly custody of Broad-

feet in height. The subjoined block plan will enable me to dispense with any further reference to the structure itself. The windows are securely protected by iron bars, and these are practically the only indication of the character of the building. Dr. Nicholson, the superintendent of the asylum, a powerful Aberdonian. who, after having acquired an extensive knowledge of the criminal classes as medical officer in the convict service, held the position of deputy superintendent of Broadmoor for ten years