The next morning, after prayers, I assembled my family.

We took a solemn leave of our first place of refuge.

I cautioned my sons to be prudent, and on their guard; and especially to remain together during our journey.

We then prepared for departure.

We assembled the cattle: the bags were fixed across the backs of the cow and the ass, and loaded with all our heavy baggage; our cooking utensils; and provisions, consisting of biscuits, butter, cheese, and portable soup; our hammocks and blankets; the captain's service of plate, were all carefully packed in the bags, equally poised on each side the animals.
All was ready, when my wife came in haste with her inexhaustible bag, requesting a place for it.