. Memorial of the royal progress in Scotland . the flotilla frequently crossed and recrossed thelake, for the purpose of enabling the Queen more perfectly to enjoy * For a translation of tbe words of tbis song, see Appendix. 364 THE ROYAL PROGRESS. certain parts of the lovely shores, where the richness of cultivationis everywhere blended with the most romantic wildness of nature ;as well as to catch better views of the different hills and waterfalls,and of particular portions of local scenery, with all which HerMajesty was extremely delighted. At one time it became ratherchill, and Lord Breada
. Memorial of the royal progress in Scotland . the flotilla frequently crossed and recrossed thelake, for the purpose of enabling the Queen more perfectly to enjoy * For a translation of tbe words of tbis song, see Appendix. 364 THE ROYAL PROGRESS. certain parts of the lovely shores, where the richness of cultivationis everywhere blended with the most romantic wildness of nature ;as well as to catch better views of the different hills and waterfalls,and of particular portions of local scenery, with all which HerMajesty was extremely delighted. At one time it became ratherchill, and Lord Breadalbane suggested to the Queen the propriety ofputting on a cloak, but this she declined as unnecessary ; andalthough upwards of three hours on the water, she did not seemto be in the least fatigued. The grandeur of the mountains surrounding the upper part ofthe lake, seemed to make a strong impression on the Queen. Sheinquired as to the position of Auchmore, and very much admiredthe fine combination of Highland features that made up the For some time before the flotilla entered the mouth of the riverDochart, a flag was seen waving in the midst of the rich flat ground,forming the immediate western boundary of the sheet of water. Itwas close on the south side of the Dochart, and crowds of peoplewere descried around it. As the fleet drew nearer, a momentary flash AUCHMORE. 365 appeared, and then came the boom of the first gun from the bat-tery, which had begun to fire its Royal salute thus early, that thesmoke might have time fully to dissipate before the Queen shouldreach the landing-place. The crew stretched to their oars, andgave good way, in order to bring Her Majesty handsomely up theDochart to a point where a multitude of eyes were on the stretchto behold her—most, if not all of them, for the first time in theirlives. At length the landing-place was neared, and as they werehauling in the boat. Lord Breadalbane expressed his anxiety tohave it placed as close as possi
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