The bank of the lake is here a bold bluff, eighty feet in height.

From its summit is enjoyed a noble outlook on the lake.

A little narrow path winds along the edge of the lake below.

I liked this walk much,--above me this high wall of rich earth, garlanded on its crest with trees, the long ripples of the lake coming up to my feet.

Here, standing in the shadow, I could appreciate better its magnificent changes of color, which are the chief beauties of the lake-waters; but these are indescribable.
It was fine to ascend into the lighthouse, above this bluff, and thence watch the thunder-clouds which so frequently rose over the lake, or the great boats coming in.