It, like the boat, was of the roughest description; its two wheels were broad and heavy; a long pole was mortised into their axle.

The coffin and the potash barrel filled the cart's breadth; the sacks of buckwheat steadied the barrel before and behind.

The meek red oxen were once more fastened to it on either side of the long pole.

The men parted without farewells.
Saul turned his back on the water.

The large, cold morning rang to his voice--"Gee.