A vast cloud of smoke hung over all.

One comfort was that the glow had ceased on the river-bank, and only a blackened forest now remained, with giant trees arising, all blasted.
We found that our stay would be a protracted one.
"The first thing that I thought of was food.

Fortunately I had my hooks and lines; so I cut a pole, and fastening my line to it, I succeeded in catching a few fish.
"We lived there for two days on fish in that manner.

The lady was sad and anxious.

I tried to cheer her up.