[15] “Raven Rock” is about 500 feet above, and near the banks of, the river Dart; is distant about two and a-half miles from Ashburton, Devonshire, and bounded on the north side by Aswell Woods, from which it is easily accessible.
[16] The Dart river, whose source is in the forest of Dartmoor, is most appropriately called the “English Rhine.” The scenery in the locality of “Raven Rock” is very beautiful.
[17] The author of the poem.
[18] Sir Bouchier Wrey, Bart., the lord of the manor; great in stature, and a most amiable gentleman.
[19] The rock.
[20] Thousands of rare oaks which embellished this beautiful locality, belonging to Sir Bouchier, were hewn down ‘some few years since’, to the great regret of the people of the neighbourhood.
[21] Sir Henry Seale, Bart., of Dartmouth, Devon.
[22] Buckland-beacon, a very high point, commanding an immense tract of magnificent scenery, and where there is a strong refuge for the hard-hunted animal.
[23] For instance.
[24] A slight reference to the author’s short sojourn in Australia, 1855-56.