Here was placed an elevated sea mark: it was in the form of a triangular pyramid, and built of stone.

I sat down on the ground near it, and looked at the surrounding prospect, which was distinguished for beauty and magnificence.

It was a lofty station, which commanded a complete circle of interesting objects to engage the spectator's attention.
Southward the view was terminated by a long range of hills, at about six miles distance.

They met, to the westward, another chain of hills, of which the one whereon I sat formed a link; and the whole together nearly encompassed a rich and fruitful valley, filled with cornfields and pastures.

Through this vale winded a small river for many miles: much cattle were feeding on its banks.