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wall of some baron's hall. These are called 'The Brown Bear,'
'The Coat of Mail,' 'The Gauntlet,' 'The Ram's Head,' and 'The
Organ;' - and the likeness to these different objects is very
striking. The next place is the 'Bishop's Throne,' in the
north-east corner. The petrifactions, although of a dusky hue,
are remarkably fine, consisting of wreathed pillars, supporting a
canopy.
A little to the left, through a narrow passage, you arrive at the
'Chapter House.' This is the most beautiful portion of the
cavern; being a circular apartment, the dome of which is
supported by slender twisted columns; the most delicate
stalactites hang pendent from the sides; and the north end, a
fine cascade falls down a smooth rock, from an elevation of at
least 50 feet.
YORDAS - LOOKING BACK.
From Yordas the tourist may visit Gingling Cave, Rowton Hole, the
Keld Head, Ravenwray, and Thorn-
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