They had been in a state of masterly inactivity so long in this one camp that they were anxious to leave it now forever.

Only in progress was there hope, and this was our last and only chance.

We must succeed or perish.

We loaded the animals from the wagons, and some of the oxen seemed quite afraid at this new way of carrying loads.

Old Crump was pretty steady, and so was the one with the two water kegs one on each side but the other oxen did not seem to think they needed any blankets on these warm days.
Mrs.Arcane was from a city, and had fondly conveyed thus far some articles of finery, of considerable value and much prized.