I marvel at the speed of the ass!" "Asinus is overcome," returned the naturalist, mournfully.

"The animal has certainly not been idle since we separated, but he declines all my admonitions and invitations to proceed.

I hope there is no instant fear from the savages ?" "I cannot say that; I cannot say that; matters are not as they should be, atween the squatter and the Tetons, nor will I answer as yet for the safety of any scalp among us.

The beast is broken down! you have urged him beyond his natural gifts, and he is like a worried hound.

There is pity and discretion in all things, even though a man be riding for his life." "You indicated the star," returned the Doctor, "and I deemed it expedient to use great diligence in pursuing the direction." "Did you expect to reach it, by such haste?
Go, go; you talk boldly of the creatur's of the Lord, though I plainly see you are but a child in matters that concern their gifts and instincts.