But she was tempted out of the main road to ascend a rocky eminence near it, thinking it impossible we should pass without seeing her.

This however unfortunately happened; and then ensued vexation and distress, especially to me, which I should be ashamed to have recorded, for I lost my temper entirely.

Neither I nor those who were with me saw her again till we reached the Inn at Broughton, seven miles.

This may perhaps in some degree excuse my irritability on the occasion, for I could not but think she had been much to blame.

It appeared, however, on explanation, that she had remained on the rock, calling out and waving her handkerchief as we were passing, in order that we also might ascend and enjoy a prospect which had much charmed her.