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THE PATRON; OR, THE COW'S TAIL.
Nothing is so fatiguing as sight-seeing.

The number and variety of objects to which your attention is called, and the rapid succession in which they pass in review, at once wearies and perplexes the mind; and unless you take notes to refresh your memory, you are apt to find you carry away with you but an imperfect and indistinct recollection.
Yesterday was devoted to an inspection of the Tunnel and an examination of the Tower, two things that ought always to be viewed in juxta-position; one being the greatest evidence of the science and wealth of modern times; and the other of the power and pomp of our forefathers.
It is a long time before a stranger can fully appreciate the extent of population and wealth of this vast metropolis.

At first, he is astonished and confused; his vision is indistinct.

By degrees he begins to understand its localities, the ground plan becomes intelligible and he can take it all in at a view.