At this moment, painful as my reflections were, the extraordinary beauty of a small moss in fructification irresistibly caught my eye.

I mention this, to show from what trifling circumstances the mind will sometimes derive consolation, for though the whole plant was not larger than the top of one of my fingers, I could not contemplate the delicate conformation of its roots, leaves, and capsules, without admiration.

Can that Being, thought I, who planted, watered, and brought to perfection, in this obscure part of the world, a thing which appears of so small importance, look with unconcern upon the situation and sufferings of creatures formed after his own image?
Surely not.

Reflections like these would not allow me to despair.

I started up, and disregarding both hunger and fatigue, travelled forwards, assured that relief was at hand, and I was not disappointed." In a short time Mr.Park came to a small village, where he overtook the two shepherds, who had come with him from Koona.