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called, “ The Weeping Eye.” Trees, which now almost reach the summit of the mount, throw a shade over the spot, and benches are placed, in different positions, to invite repose, or indulge contemplation. Most persons, in their way to and from Co­ penhagen, halt at this interesting spot. A peasant maid attends to hand a cup of water to the passenger, who, while he rests a mo­ ment, is delighted with the immediate pros­ pect of the sea, not many yards distant from his feet. We next reached Ordrup, where we deter­ mined to pass the night. The village was almost wholly consumed by fire some years ago, and is now much improved by the new buildings, which are chiefly gentlemen’s seats. The next morning we turned into the avenue leading to Count Bernstoff’s mansion, which is very large, and certainly the most magnifi­ cent country residence in the island. It is built in a valley. Three sides of it are en­ veloped in romantic groves, but the front is entirely open, and presents itself most advan