. The baronial halls, picturesque edifices, and ancient churches of England. er is busily at work aboutthis fine old Mansion—one of the grandest, most original, and most auspiciouslysituated of the few unimpaired structures of the reign of Queen Elizabeth by whichthe kingdom is still enriched. Although its present possessor is the direct descendantof its founder, and the line has been unbroken fbr nearly three centuries, it isnow deserted. All its glories are of ancient dates: the wide opening gate givesadmission to no gay revellers; and the yet existing motto seems a solemn mockery— Welcome t
. The baronial halls, picturesque edifices, and ancient churches of England. er is busily at work aboutthis fine old Mansion—one of the grandest, most original, and most auspiciouslysituated of the few unimpaired structures of the reign of Queen Elizabeth by whichthe kingdom is still enriched. Although its present possessor is the direct descendantof its founder, and the line has been unbroken fbr nearly three centuries, it isnow deserted. All its glories are of ancient dates: the wide opening gate givesadmission to no gay revellers; and the yet existing motto seems a solemn mockery— Welcome tfje comingSpeco tfje parting guest. * It would appear from the introduction of the elegant felt even in the time of Elizabeth; these screens could havescreens or door-cases in the principal living rooms, that the been made only for warmth and comfort. They are beautifullycold draughts of air, caused by the long passages, the extent of painted, and their effect is very quaint and pleasing.—C. rooms, and the great size of the windows, must have been
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