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CONTENTS OF VOLUME II.

LETTER XXVIII.

THE PEAK OF DERBYSHIRE.

Departure from Newstead-Mary Chaworth-Annesley Hall, her paternal estate-Its present condition-The Housekeeper, her garrulity and superstition-Hardwick HallArrival at Belper-Hospitality of Mr. Strutt and familyInspection of the Manufactories-Drive to Matlock-Willersley Castle, the seat of Sir Richard Arkwright-Matlock-Haddon Hall-Chatsworth-Travel to CastletonMiddleton Dale-Anecdote of the Rector of Eyam during the Plague-Castle of Peverel of the Peak-The Devil's Cave and the Speedwell mine.

LETTER XXIX.

ARRIVAL AT BARLBOROUGH AND VISIT TO SHEFFIELD.

Extent of the Peak of Derbyshire and its ruined objects of interest-Drive to Chesterfield-Its twisted and flaming Spire Distant view of Barlborough Hall and manner of arrival at it-Reception by the Rev. C. H. Reaston Rodes its proprietor-Description of the Hall-The Rodes FamilyDinner and entertainment of the evening-Drive to Sheffield-Renishaw, the Seat of Sir George Sitwell-Showshop and Manufactory of Rodgers and Son the celebrated cutlers-Luncheon at the Inn and electioneering sceneMontgomery the poet-Return to Barlborough.

LETTER XXX.

PARK HALL, AND BOLSOVER CASTLE.

Hospitality of Mr. Rodes-Precision of time, and punctuality of meeting engagements, in an interchange of visitsDrive to Park Hall-Mrs. Pole-Her example and influence-A visit to her Sabbath School-Rev. Mr. Yates, and call at the Rectory-The Park at Barlborough-Bolsover Castle-Entertainments at it by the Duke of Newcastle, to Charles I. and his Queen-Preparations for leaving Barlborough-Impromptu of Captain Bolton-Mrs. Rodes.

JOURNEY FROM SHEFFIELD TO YORK.

General aspect of the Country-Beauty of the drive to Wake field-The Parks of Earl Fitzwilliam, Lord Howard of Effingham and Hon. Mr. Wentworth-Arrival at LeedsApproach to York-The Cathedral-Its walls-Castle and Churches-Prevalence and mortality of the Cholera-Philosophical Gardens, and View from them-Ruin of St. Mary's Abbey-and the Museum.

LETTER XXXII.

CITIES OF DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE.

Journey from York to Durham-Duncombe and Studley Parks-Approach to Durham-Beauty of its situation-Its castle, cathedral, promenades, and bridges-Interview with the Bishop of Chester-Drive to Newcastle-Lumley castle -Lambton Hall, and Castle Ravensworth-Effect in the scenery of the collieries and forges, near Newcastle—General aspect of this city—General remarks on English Society and Manners.

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LETTER XXXIII.

ARRIVAL IN EDINBURGH.

Departure from Newcastle-Picts' Wall-Coachman of the "Chevy Chase," and Anecdote of a Scotch traveller-Harwood Moor-Scene of the hunt and conflict of Chevy Chase -Cheviot Hills, and crossing of the border-Impressions in entering Scotland-Picturesque country near Jedburgh, and through Teviotdale-Banks of the Tweed, and Melrose Abbey-Abbotsford, the seat of Sir Walter ScottThe Pentland hills, and mountains of Fife and Perthshires -First view of Arthur's seat, and Salisbury Crags-The Castle Rock, and Frith of Forth-Splendour of the scene, and beauty of the evening—Entrance to the city.

LETTER XXXIV.

A DAY IN EDINBURGH.

General sketch of the City-Sites of the old and new towns-
Prince street-Calton Hill, and its Monuments-Holyrood
House, and ruins of its Abbey Church-Apartments of
Queen Mary-Charles X., ex-king of France-Castle Rock
and the Castle-View from the ramparts-Services of the
Sabbath in St. George's and St. Giles' churches-Rev. Mr.
Martin, Dr. Gordon, and the Rev. Mr. Colton.

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LETTER XXXV.

STEPHENSTON AND YESTER.

Drive to Haddington by Porto Bello and Musselburgh-Arrival at Stephenston, and reception by Sir John, and Lady Sinclair-Characteristics of our host and hostess-Their family-Visit to the Marquess of Tweeddale-Yester House and grounds-Lady Tweeddale and children-A walk through the glen, to the ruins of the feudal Castle of the family-Hobgoblin Hall and the superstitious legend giving celebrity to it.

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A MORNING DRIVE IN LOTHIAN.

Biell the seat of Mrs. Nesbit-Description of the mansion and grounds-Reception by Captain Mansel and Mrs. NesbitDéjeuné and examination of the establishment-Mrs. Ferguson's drive-Arrival at the ruins of Tantallon CastleCorrectness and beauty of Scott's description of it in Marmion-Sea view from it including the Bass Rock-Golfclub of Haddingtonshire-Account of the game of GolfThe King's body-guard of archers-Return to Stephenston -Conversational powers and manners of Lady Sinclair.

LETTER XXXVII.

TRAVEL FROM STEPHENSTON TO STIRLING.

Take leave of Sir John and Lady St. Clair-Lieutenant and Miss Hay-Irish harvest gatherers-Gosford House-Collection of paintings-Garden and shrubbery-Variety of aquatic birds-Aviary, and golden and silver pheasantsEarl and Countess of Wemyss, and the Ladies CharterisLord Elcho-Drive to Edinburgh-Visit to the University -Leith-Comparison between the travelling by steamboats in Britain and America-Passage up the Forth-Lady Elgin-Arrival at Stirling-The old town-View from the Castle Rock-The Castle.

LETTER XXXVIII.

ARRIVAL AT CUMBERNAULD HOUSE.

The Flemings and Elphinstones of Cumbernauld—Hon. Admiral Fleming-His politics and character-Mrs. Fleming and family-Cumbernauld House and guests-Village kirk and congregation-Dissenters and field preaching-Drive to Kirkintullock-Graham's Dyke-and Vestiges of the Roman possession-Drive to Glasgow-Prevalence of the Cholera-General view of the city-Col. and Mrs. Elphinstone--Visit to the Carron Iron-works-Dunipace-Larbert

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