We ascended the stream till we found a place shallow enough to cross.

Here we saw the shoemarks of our ass, mingled with the footsteps of other animals, and at a distance we saw a herd of animals, but could not distinguish what they were.

We ascended a little hill, and, through our telescope, saw a most beautiful and fertile country, breathing peace and repose.

To our right rose the majestic chain of rocks that divided the island.

On our left a succession of beautiful green hills spread to the horizon.