It would be folly for him to venture out alone upon the desert without food, even if he had water in his small skin bottle.

As the morning went by, Timokles saw a few desert hares, but otherwise he was alone.

Toward evening, being compelled to find some food, he searched the district, and found, under the stones, the nest of some wild bees.

With much difficulty Timokles obtained a little of the honey.
A falling stone attracted Timokles' attention.

Turning with quick affright, he saw a woman.