This was, however, flatly refused, as the queen had not yet seen him, and he must stay until she arrived, after which his horse would be restored, and he should be at liberty to return to Ludamar.

Mr.Park appeared pleased; and without any hope of at present making his escape, on account of the excessive heat, he resolved to wait patiently for the rainy season.

Overcome with melancholy, and having passed a restless night, in the morning he was attacked by a fever.

He had wrapped himself up in a cloak to promote perspiration, and was asleep, when a party of Moors entered the hut, and pulled away the cloak.

He made signs that he was sick, and wished to sleep, but his distress afforded sport to these savages.