Having feasted to satiety, he would stretch himself upon the ground, with his feet to the fire, and soon be lost to all earth's cares, in sweet oblivion.
The journey was safely accomplished.

The Dutchman had a father-in-law, by the name of Hartley, who lived in Virginia, having reared his cabin within about three miles of the Natural Bridge.

Here the boy's contract came to an end.

It would seem that the Dutchman was a good sort of man, as the world goes, and that he treated the boy kindly.

He was so well pleased with David's energy and fidelity, that he was inclined to retain him in his service.