human
We have heard a great deal here about Kidd's diamond from the Blomidon folk, Mr. Winslow. How do you account for the light sometimes seen on the face of the cliff by persons on vessels? It is always at the same point above Amethyst Cove.
gpt
I presume the cause of it is a large cluster of quartz which at times catches the light of the sun and reflects it. I understand it has been a belief for many years that Captain Kidd, our famous buccaneer, brought much of his treasure here, and hiding it in a cave on Blomidon shore, walled the entrance to the place.
human
And the diamond is supposed to indicate the location of the treasure?
gpt
Yes. And, moreover, certain individuals, it is told, have seen a dull glow at night where the brightness is sometimes observable in the daytime. If you are interested in such tales and legends there are many to be learned.
human
It is a country with a romantic history, and it is very beautiful, she said.
gpt
We hope to remain for a time among the descendants of the Grand-Pré Acadians who returned to the country after they were expelled. Our trip to Pierre Island will introduce us to the people, and open up the subject in a pleasant way. Then a visit to Grand-Pré and a few weeks with the people themselves on our way back will complete our study of 'Evangeline.'
human
This place seems familiar, said Winslow, as they now came to huge boulders and a large stretch of broken stone.
gpt
Yes, there is the dry brook-way, and that yonder is the stone rock you were standing near when I first saw you yesterday.
human
And here are our specimens,
gpt
Amethyst and agate, and a very good piece of opal,
human
And what is the red-colored piece?
gpt
Acadialite, a variety of what is known as chabazite. The red kind is peculiar to Acadia, and the stone is so called because of this.