Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the years 1826, 1827, 1828 and 1829. with remarks on the manners and customs of the inhabitants, and anecdotes of distiguished public characters. In a series of letters by a German Prince.

LETTER XXVI.

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Bangor. Welsh driving. Lake of Llanberris. Fish-hunting dogs. Storm. Shelter in the old castle. Hut, and its inhabitants. Ascent of Snowdon. Mountain poney and sheep. Veiled summit and my _double_. Libation. Rocky path. View. Region of birds of prey. Return on the lake. Caernarvon Castle. Edward's birth. King's stratagem. Origin of the English Motto. Contrast in the ruins. Eagle Tower. Sea-bath. Billiard table. Weather and eating. The Hebe of Caernarvon. Extracts from the "Lammszeitung." Intolerance of Berlin Saints. Church and King sole guides of faith. Duties of rich and poor contrasted. Promenade round Bangor. Bath at Bangor. Beaumaris. The castle. Craig y don. Menai Straits. Chain bridge over the sea......293