up and down the winding way of this new world in an old one, and could
discern between the trees and against the stars the lofty roofs,
chimneys, gazebos, and towers of the numerous fanciful residences of
which the place was composed. It was a city of detached mansions; a
Mediterranean lounging-place on the English Channel; and as seen now by
night it seemed even more imposing than it was.
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