And everywhere were cornfields, accenting with squares of deeper green, this limitless expanse of grassy land.

But presently this sea upon dry ground was to lose its "rolling" character and stretch away for seven hundred miles as level as a floor! Our coach was a great swinging and swaying stage, of the most sumptuous description--an imposing cradle on wheels.

It was drawn by six handsome horses, and by the side of the driver sat the "conductor," the legitimate captain of the craft; for it was his business to take charge and care of the mails, baggage, express matter, and passengers.

We three were the only passengers, this trip.

We sat on the back seat, inside.