151. The Pleasure of the double Slack Ropes, when seated in the Car appended between them, is perhaps in itself superior to that of most others.
152. The vertical Flying-Coach[41] compleats the Circle, of which the Slack Rope describes but the lower Half.
Balloon and Vertical Flying-Coach compared.
153. The Sensations communicated by the Motion of the Balloon, come nearest those of the vertical flying Coach, tho’ more gentle, and if possible, more pleasing.
No Sickness or Giddiness in the Balloon.
At Sea, the most experienced Mariner is sometimes sick or giddy.
154. Nothing of the Kind happens in the Balloon: where an infinite Variety charms the Imagination.
The Spirits raised.
155. The Spirits are raised by the Purity of the Air[43], and rest in a chearful Composure.
The Greatest Height conveys no Fear of falling.