It Tasted Muddy And Disagreeable, But It
Drowned The Fever Which Was Devouring Me.
We again remounted and proceeded on our way, which, for a
considerable distance, lay along the margin of the
Stream, which
now fell in small cataracts, now brawled over stones, and at other
times ran dark and silent through deep pools overhung with tall
willows, - pools which seemed to abound with the finny tribe, for
large trout frequently sprang from the water, catching the
brilliant fly which skimmed along its deceitful surface. The scene
was delightful. The sun was rolling high in the firmament, casting
from its orb of fire the most glorious rays, so that the atmosphere
was flickering with their splendour, but their fierceness was
either warded off by the shadow of the trees or rendered innocuous
by the refreshing coolness which rose from the waters, or by the
gentle breezes which murmured at intervals over the meadows,
"fanning the cheek or raising the hair" of the wanderer. The hills
gradually receded, till at last we entered a plain where tall grass
was waving, and mighty chestnut trees, in full blossom, spread out
their giant and umbrageous boughs. Beneath many stood cars, the
tired oxen prostrate on the ground, the crossbar of the poll which
they support pressing heavily on their heads, whilst their drivers
were either employed in cooking, or were enjoying a delicious
siesta in the grass and shade. I went up to one of the largest of
these groups and demanded of the individuals whether they were in
need of the Testament of Jesus Christ.
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