Had it had clearly defined banks on both sides, its resemblance to a cataract would have been complete.

As it was, there was no boundary back of the side towards us, and the clouds plunged over and downward as well as in the direction of the flow of the main mass.

No one in the town recognized us.

Supper and a night's lodging were readily supplied, but when we wished to secure new animals for the onward journey, there was difficulty.

They were promised, indeed, for seven o'clock, but it was long after eight before we saw any signs of their appearance.