104 GLENOWEN, OR THE

seated himself ona point of rock; and
Ross and their attendant havinz placed
themselves by his side, they. enjoyed a
delicious treat of dried cherries, figs,
plums, oranges, and sweetmeats; and
being refreshed and invigorated by the
pure breeze, which wafted health and
sweetness, proceeded on their way.

As they descended from the moun-
tains, and saw spreading before them a
rich and extensive vale, Charles, to
whom the scene was quite new, burst
out into an exclamation of delight at
its fertility and beauty. Woods, wind»
ing streams, and the sweetest acclivi-
ties, their gentle slopes tufted with
groves or ornamented with plantations,
formed indeed a decided contrast to the
scenes presented to them at Glenowen,

and