In this emigration I exceedingly lamented the loss of the fire which I had obtained through accident and knew not how to reproduce it.

I gave several hours to the serious consideration of this difficulty, but I was obliged to relinquish all attempt to supply it, and wrapping myself up in my cloak, I struck across the wood towards the setting sun.

I passed three days in these rambles and at length discovered the open country.

A great fall of snow had taken place the night before, and the fields were of one uniform white; the appearance was disconsolate, and I found my feet chilled by the cold damp substance that covered the ground.
"It was about seven in the morning, and I longed to obtain food and shelter; at length I perceived a small hut, on a rising ground, which had doubtless been built for the convenience of some shepherd.

This was a new sight to me, and I examined the structure with great curiosity.