Annesley Hall, and Hucknall -- Annesley Hall, the abode of Mary Chaworth, most singularly overlooked by Visiters to Newstead -- Tomb and Funeral of Lord Byron -- Scene in the Vault on the Evening of the Funeral -- Moore’s Visit to the Tomb -- Variety of Visiters shewn by the Book kept by the Clerk -- Inscription by Lord Byron’s Sister -- Interesting Signatures -- ANNESLEY HALL -- the Hill mentioned by Byron in “The Dream” -- Curious Mistake by Moore -- the “Diadem of Trees in circular array,” cut down by Mary Chaworth’s Husband -- a Mechanic’s Exclamation on hearing of it -- Interesting Aspect of the Old Place in its Woods -- State of Desolation in which it was found by the Author -- the Old Housekeeper -- Description of the Interior -- Superstitions of the Place -- Paper Cuttings on the Drawing-room Screen -- Likeness of Mary Chaworth thereon -- Fine Old Terrace -- Scene of Lord Byron’s last Interview with Mary Chaworth -- her melancholy after-life here -- Impressions during the Visit to this Place 268 CHAPTER VII. Newstead Abbey -- Picturesque Approach to it -- Recollection of a former Visit -- the Desolation of the Place then -- Byron’s own Description of it -- the Gallery -- the Library -- Sculls and Crucifix -- Dog’s Tomb -- the Satyr Statues -- Eccentric Character of the former Lord Byron -- Anecdotes of Lord Byron’s Minority -- Paintings connected with the Poet’s History -- General good Taste displayed by the present Possessor of the Abbey -- Exceptions to this Taste -- General Description of the Abbey from Don Juan -- Houses of Fletcher and Rushton -- Tree inscribed by Lord Byron -- Demolition of the Mill -- Concluding Remarks on the Old Houses of England, and List of the most remarkable 290 CHAPTER VIII. Characteristics of Park Scenery 302 PART IV. CAUSES OF THE STRONG ATTACHMENT OF THE ENGLISH TO COUNTRY LIFE. CHAPTER I.