I was pained at this and sat still watching the operation of the fire.

The wet wood which I had placed near the heat dried and itself became inflamed.

I reflected on this, and by touching the various branches, I discovered the cause and busied myself in collecting a great quantity of wood, that I might dry it and have a plentiful supply of fire.

When night came on and brought sleep with it, I was in the greatest fear lest my fire should be extinguished.

I covered it carefully with dry wood and leaves and placed wet branches upon it; and then, spreading my cloak, I lay on the ground and sank into sleep.
"It was morning when I awoke, and my first care was to visit the fire.
I uncovered it, and a gentle breeze quickly fanned it into a flame.