MA 1581.233, p. [12]

rejoicings at Penrith. Returned by William’s rock and
grove, and were so much pleased with the spot that
W^m determined to buy it if possible, therefore we pre-
pared to set off to Park House that W^m might ap-
-ply to Thomas Wilkinson to negotiate for him
with the owner. We went down that side of the
Lake opposite to Stybarrow Crag: I dismounted,
and we sate some time under the same rock as
before, above Blowick. Owing to the brightness of
the sunshine the Church and other buildings were
even more concealed from us than by the mists
the other day. It had been a sharp frost in the
night, and the grass and trees were yet wet.
We observed the lemon-coloured leaves of the birches
in the wood below, as the wind turned them to the
sun, sparkle, or rather flash, like diamonds. The
day continued unclouded to the end. We had a de-
-lightful ride and walk, for it was both to both of
us. We led the horse under Place Fell, &, though
I mostly rode when the way was good, William
sometimes mounted to rest himself. Called at
Eusemere. Went by Bower Bank, intending to
ford the Emont at the Mill; but the pony would
not carry us both, so, after many attempts, I rode
over myself and a Girl followed me on another
horse to take back the pony to William. Very cold