Here we found the women worn out from the painful journey they had suffered.

They were seated on the ground.

In their faces were observed indications of the ravages of hunger; but they are always smiling, saying they would prefer suffering in these mountains to being under the dominion of the Americans, and that such sacrifices are the duties of every patriot who loves his country.
"We secured some camotes in this settlement, cooked them immediately, and everybody had breakfast.

Our appetites were satisfied.
"The honorable president had already decided some days before to send all the women to Manila, including his family, and this was his motive in hurrying his family forward with him.
* * * * * "_December 24._--We find ourselves still in Talubin.

About 8 o'clock this morning a report came saying the Americans had arrived at Bontoc, the provincial capital, the nearest town to Talubin, and distant from it two hours by the road.