The well-known effect of the open air, in softening and blending the sounds of music, was here peculiarly felt.

The road through which we passed was beautiful and romantic.

It lay at the foot of a hill, which occasionally re-echoed the voices of the singers, and seemed to give faint replies to the notes of the mourners.

The funeral-knell was distinctly heard from the church tower, and increased the effect which this simple and becoming service produced.
We went by several cottages; a respectful attention was universally observed as we passed: and the countenances of many proclaimed their regard for the departed young woman.

The singing was regularly continued, with occasional intervals of about five minutes, during our whole progress.
I cannot describe the state of my own mind as peculiarly connected with this solemn singing.