harmonises well with the dreary plain. It is at once sombre, dignified
and impressive, relieved by great richness of sculpture. Kersanton stone
lends itself to carving, as we have seen, and here many parts will be
found in perfect preservation. Some of the rich mouldings in the
doorways have worn away, and some of the small statues have been
mutilated by time or have altogether disappeared, but the tone chiefly
marks the age of the church. This is not always the case, and even not
generally, with the buildings for which Kersanton stone has been used;
but le Folgoët is exposed to the elements which sweep across the dreary
plain without resistance; these have done their kindly work, and given
to the old walls a beauty that no mortal hand could fashion.

We stood before it in mute admiration, having expected much, but finding
far more. The tall trees near it bent and murmured to the fierce blast
that blew, as if they, too, would add their homage to the charm of the
sacred edifice.

Its solitary spire rose to a height of one hundred and sixty feet, full
of grace and elegance. Every portion of the exterior bore minute
inspection, it was so elaborately sculptured, so well preserved. Time
has spared it more than the hand of man.

The towers are unequal. The higher possesses the exquisite open spire, a
landmark for all the country round. The other is crowned by a small
Renaissance lantern and roof, the work of the Duchess Anne. The
beautiful west portal is no longer perfect. Its porch or canopy fell in
1824, and has never been replaced; and better so. The porch of the south
doorway is large, and so magnificent that it alone would be worth a
pilgrimage. It is called the Apostles' porch, and is also supposed to
have been the work of the good Duchess. Not far from it are the remains