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The boat touched the shore of Innisfallin, and the delighted pair of visitants hurried to its western point to catch the sunset, lighting with its glory the matchless foliage of this enchanting spot, where every form of grace exhaustless nature can display is lavished on the arborial richness of the scene, which, in its unequalled luxuriance, gives to a fanciful beholder the idea that the trees themselves have a conscious pleasure in growing there.
"That is Innisfallin, my lady," said the boatman, hearing her allude to the island, "where the hermitage is." As he spoke, a gleam of light sparkled on the island, which was reflected on the water. "One might think the hermit was there too," said Fanny, "and had just lighted a lamp for his vigils."
Oh! what a witching spot is Innisfallin! Edward had never seen anything so beautiful in his life; and with the woman he adored resting on his arm, he quoted the lines which Moore has applied to the Vale of Cashmere, as he asked Fanny would she not like to live there. "Would you?" said Fanny. Edward answered
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