Between the various rocky excrescences were groups of trees of various sizes and heights, amongst some of which were what, in the early morning light, looked like ruins.

These--whatever they were--were of massive grey stone, probably limestone rudely cut--if indeed they were not shaped naturally.

The fall of the ground was steep all along the ridge, so steep that here and there both trees and rocks and buildings seemed to overhang the plain far below, through which ran many streams.
Sir Nathaniel stopped and looked around, as though to lose nothing of the effect.

The sun had climbed the eastern sky and was making all details clear.

He pointed with a sweeping gesture, as though calling Adam's attention to the extent of the view.