to encrease the relish, and secure a blessing, let us be "given to hospitality," and

"Press the bashful stranger to his food,

And learn the luxury of doing good."

Tregony was one of those ancient boroughs in which Cornwall abounded, that used to return two members to parliament, and which, owing to the paucity of electors, was deprived of that privilege by the late parliamentary reformation. It still has a market; and there are five fairs held every year, which may continue to the place a portion of its local importance.

I paid my respects to Mrs. Hearle, a resident at this town, who received me with much kindness and hospitality. This lady was conversant with all the local curiosities and beautiful scenery of this interesting county, of which she spoke with such taste and animation, as heightened my anticipation of the pleasures I had in view. Having enjoyed a long and agreeable conversation with this amiable and intelligent lady, I took my leave; regretting my ina

bility to prolong that which was to me an interesting interview.

Of Tregony and some of its inhabitants, I shall say more hereafter; as it will occur in the narrative of my route. I then proceeded on the road to Truro, and though the shades of evening approached soon after I left Tregony, the moon shone with such splendour, that I saw much of the country, and was charmed with the views on my way. Within a few miles of Truro, the country is adorned with rich woods; and about three miles from that town, you ascend a lofty hill, from whose rise, looking over a deep vale, rendered charming by divers waterfalls, you enjoy a wide prospect over a distant country.

TRURO

is perhaps the handsomest town in Cornwall. There is a pretty church and a capacious market-place, with narrow channels of water constantly flowing through small conduits, in the open street: tending to promote cleanliness and salubrity. Lemon

Street is wide, and well-built; and at the top of it is an obelisk, to the memory of the public spirited Lander, who spent much time and money in African research.

From Truro I proceeded to Falmouth, viâ Penryn, (of both which places I shall make mention hereafter,) and concluded my first day's route.

The following day, I commenced my second route, and leaving Falmouth, proceeded to

PENRYN;

an ancient borough, once returning two members of itself, but now having Falmouth annexed to it. Here I paid my respects at Mr. Trenery's;-Mr. T. was from home, but Mrs. T. gave me a kind welcome.

I was honoured with an introduction to Mrs. Trenery senior, and to Miss Trenery, the mother and sister of Mr. Trenery, and to Mr. Tucker of Kennee, a beautiful seat about four miles distant, between Penryn and Redruth, who kindly expressed his wish to see me again, before I should leave

Cornwall; but this, my brief space of alloted time would not admit. Having enjoyed much interesting conversation, and hospitable entertainment with Mrs T., I departed for the Far West.

Penryn is a large and respectable town: having a pretty church, called St. Gluvias, whose tower, and the circumjacent scenery of the country, is attractively picturesque. It has a good market place and town-hall in the main street; which were being beautified when I was there. Penryn was incorporated during the reign of James I. It has a mayor, aldermen, common-councilmen, recorder, &c. They have a silver cup and cover, given them in 1633, by Lady Jane Killigrew, whom they sheltered from the cruelties of an unkind husband.

There are some large and excellent houses here, and indications of trade and opulence. Leaving this borough, I proceeded on the road to Helston.

CHAPTER VI.

"Here naked rocks, and empty wastes were seen; There towering cities, and the forest green."

POPE.

ON egressing Penryn, I found the country sterile. The fences consist of earthen banks, faced with stone, at whose rugged top the heath puts forth her golden bossoms. I observed that the road and paths sparkled in the rays of the sun, by reason of numerous minute crystals.

About three miles from Penryn, I first saw some beautiful goats, browsing at large; a sight worth beholding! some being covered with long hair, white as snow, and fine as silk. I did not see a tree, north or