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vol.1 p.189
As we edged the precipices, we every where saw fragments of
rock, and large stones scattered about, which being loosened
by frosts and rains, had fallen from the cliffs above; and
shew the traveller what dangers he has escaped.
Once we found ourselves in hands more capricious than the
elements. We rode along the edge of a precipice, under a
steep woody rock; when some large stones came rolling from
the top, and rushing through the thickets above us, bounded
across the road, and plunged into the lake. At that instant
we had made a pause to observe some part of the scenery; and
by half a dozen yards escaped mischief. The wind was loud,
and we conceived the stones had been dislodged by it's
violence: but on riding a little further, we discovered the
real cause. High above our heads, at the summit of the
cliff, sat a group of mountaineer children, amusing
themselves with pushing stones from the top; and watching,
as they plunged into the lake.- Of us they knew nothing, who
were screened from them by intervening thickets.
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