For a long time we followed the almost level summit; then a little climb and a slight descent brought us to Huaclilla.

At the _meson_ we found real rooms and true beds, and decided to stay for the night.

The supper was less attractive.

A brief walk about the village brought to light two cases of small-pox, and, on returning to the _meson_, we were charmed to find a third one in the building itself.

Still, we slept well, and were up betimes next morning.
The country through which we were passing was Mariano's _pais_ (native land).