We require something stronger, and more tenacious." "Can we not think of something?
Let us try, Karl!" "Ah! dear brother, I have been trying for days, and in vain.

There is nothing within this valley at all suitable for the purpose." "Would canvas do?
Have you thought of that ?" "I have.

It would be too coarse and heavy." "But, with great pains, could we not make it light enough?
We might choose the finer fibres of the hemp; and spin and weave it with scrupulous care.

Ossaroo here is a perfect Omphale in his way.

I'll warrant he could beat Hercules with the distaff." "Ho! brother!" exclaimed Karl, a little astonished.