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a pound ; '' `` The arrival of Mr. Sloinan 's caravan of wild beasts ; '' and Dr. Do'em 's `` Paracelsian Pills of Immortality , '' stared out dull and uncheering from the walls of tenantless , dilapidated houses in that chill sunrise which favors no illusion . I was glad when I had left the town behind me , and saw the reapers in the corn-fields , and heard the chirp of the birds . I arrived at the lodge of which the Boots had spoken , -- a pretty rustic building half-concealed by a belt of plantations , with two large iron gates for the owner 's friends , and a small turn-stile for the public , who , by some strange neglect on his part , or sad want of interest with the neighboring magistrates , had still preserved a right to cross the rich man 's domains and look on his grandeur , limited to compliance with a reasonable request , mildly stated on the notice-board , `` to keep to the paths . '' As it was not yet eight o'clock , I had plenty of time before me to see the grounds ; and profiting by the economical hint of the Boots , I entered the lodge and inquired for the old lady who was haunt to Mr. Bob . A young woman , who was busied in preparing breakfast , nodded with great civility to this request , and hastening to a bundle of clothes which I then perceived in the corner , she cried , `` Grandmother , here 's a gentleman to see the cascade . '' The bundle of clothes then turned round and exhibited a human countenance , which lighted up with great intelligence as the granddaughter , turning to me , said with simplicity . `` She 's old , honest cretur , but she still likes to earn a sixpence , sir ; '' and taking a crutch-staff in her hand , while her granddaughter put a neat bonnet on her head , this industrious gentlewoman sallied out at a pace which surprised me .