Corn and Cattle were visible in the Fields and Meadows.
Aston, tho’ a large and elegant Mansion, appeared like a House which Children build with Cards.
Chilliness felt at the same Height in re-ascending.
109. A Chilliness in the Air was again perceived in rising, as he imagined, to the same Height at which he felt it in descending, indicated by the Thermometer at 55°. ([Sect. 92].)
He then found himself inclined to taste the Brandy and Water, ready mixed by his Order, and to eat a Biscuit: but on putting the Liquor to his Lips; thought it too strong, so drank none, nor eat any Thing.
110. The three Sail, and the Channel disappeared.
River red.
The River put on a deep red Colour, like the Dee. Its Meanders seemed to encrease; as its Width diminished to a broad Line. Its Water was lost to the Sight.
Corn and Cattle were no longer distinguishable.
The House at Aston was yet a beautiful tho’ minute Object: the Balloon moving several Times round it; as if loth to quit that and the River.