] Henry's description of The picturesque is entirely in agreement with William Gilpin's... and Catherine's reaction to Bath is also completley in agreement. Gilpin wasn't keen on town views , or views from the top of a hill , and if memory serves, was particularly cruel about views like this.

Caroline, can you tell us more about Gilpin's (and Henry's) opinion of the picturesque? How easy would it be for Catherine after this quick lecture to voluntarily reject the city of Bath (which I presume means that she came up with the idea unprompted based on what she had learned -- always the best test of teacher and learner).