Trees hung over it on each side, projecting not only their branches, but many of their roots in wild and fantastic forms.

Masses of earth had recently fallen from the upper to the lower parts of the precipice, carrying trees and plants down the steep descent.

The character of the soil and the unceasing influence of the stream at the bottom, seemed to threaten further slips of the land from the summit.

From hence the gentle murmur of the cascade at the head of the chine stole upon the ear without much interruption to the quietness of the scene.

A fine rocky cliff, half buried in trees, stood erect on the land side about a mile distant, and seemed to vie with those on the shore in challenging the passenger's attention.