CHAPTER II.

Enviable Position of the English Country Gentleman as regards all the Pleasures and Advantages of Life -- every Art and Energy exerted in his Favour -- by them his House surrounded with Delights -- the News and the Luxuries of the World brought to his Table -- Books, Music, Paintings at his command -- Farming, Gardening, Planting, Field-sports all within his grasp -- Scenes which offer themselves to extend his Pleasures -- the Service of his Country open to him -- Facilities for Travel -- Pursuits and Pleasures afforded by Country Life to Ladies 10