6/18 I ran down what remained of the hill as fast as I could, not minding the stones. Should I meet a tribe now on my return I shall not run; you will be with me, and I shall not fear for my life nor for my money, which will be now more than ten shillings, provided the man over the hills pays me, as I have no doubt he will." As we ascended higher we gradually diverged from the glen, though we did not lose sight of it till we reached the top of the mountain. On our right were a few fields enclosed with stone walls. On our left was an open space where whin, furze and heath were growing. |