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with gothic arches ; above this is another range of
pillars much larger, being the segment of a circle, and
above, a row of arched niches from end to end, over
which the roof terminates in a sharp point. The
outside of the building is decorated with a profusion
ot ornaments, especially the great west and north
doors, than which, scarce any thing lighter or richer
can be imagined." This church was repaired about
thirty five years ago. At the south-east corner of
the church is an Aisle, probably the private oratory
of the Monks, now the burying place of the family
of Abercorn ; it is 48 feet long, by 24 broad, and in
the opinion of Mr Pennant, " is by much the greatest
curiosity in Paisley ;" this he says in allusion to its re-
markable echo, which was in his time one of the fin-
est in the world, and has been noticed by most topo-
graphers in a stile of enthusiasm. Much of this echo
is now lost, partly from the rebuilding of a large tomb,
consecrated to the memory of Margery Bruce, (the
daughter of King Robert Bruce, wife of Walter, great
Steward of Scotland, and mother of King Robert the
Second, from whom descended the royal line of Stew-
art,) and partly from laying open the brick work
which filled up the interstices of a beautiful window.
Near to this monument are the graves of Elizabeth
Muir, and Euphemia Ross, both consorts of Robert
the Second.
The revenues of this Abbey were the richest in
Scotland, comprehending a great deal of property in
every part of the Kingdom, besides the tythes of 28
different parishes. The Chronicon Clugniense, or
the Black Book of Paisley, so often referred to in
Scottish History, was a chronicle of public affairs and