Each view is good, but both views are better; and I can't help wishing that I were more of a philosopher than I am, especially in reference to botany." "Humph!" ejaculated Barney, who seemed not quite to understand his young friend, "yer observations are remarkably thrue, and do ye great credit, for yer years.

Ah! Mr.Hermit, good luck to ye! I'm glad to see that ye've got some consideration for man and baste.

I'm quite ready for my victuals, and so's my mule; aren't you, avic ?" Barney's latter remark was addressed to his patient charger, from whose back he sprang as he spoke, and slackened its girths.
It was now approaching mid-day, and the hermit had pitched upon a large tree as a fitting spot for rest and refreshment.

Water had been brought up the mountain in a huge calabash; but they did not require to use it, as they found a quantity in the hollow stump of a tree.

There were several frogs swimming about in this miniature lake; but it was found to be fresh and clear and good notwithstanding.
Towards evening they passed a string of mules going towards the town which they had just left.