I was exhausted.

The order to 'halt' therefore gave me pleasure.

Hans laid our provisions upon a block of lava, and we ate with a good appetite.
But one thing troubled me, our supply of water was half consumed.

My uncle reckoned upon a fresh supply from subterranean sources, but hitherto we had met with none.

I could not help drawing his attention to this circumstance.
"Are you surprised at this want of springs ?" he said.
"More than that, I am anxious about it; we have only water enough for five days." "Don't be uneasy, Axel, we shall find more than we want." "When ?" "When we have left this bed of lava behind us.