You saw all varieties, and each had its peculiar and melodious bark.

A couple of peacocks, with bright outspread tails, raised at the same time a cry, which must have made an impression.

The whole court-yard had a striking air of cleanliness.

The grass was weeded from between the stones; all was swept and arranged in its appointed order.

Before the principal flight of steps grew four large lime-trees; their tops, from youth bent together and then clipped short, formed in spring and summer two large green triumphal arches.