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Nedra

CHAPTER XVIII
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We can make them serve until I have a chance to look farther.Come.We must hurry, or the night will make it impossible for us to cross this hill and find the cave." "Cave ?" "A wonderful shelter for the night.

Can you walk that far?
It will not be difficult after we reach the top of this little mountain." Together they began the tortuous ascent, following as closely as possible the course he had taken.

They were scarcely able to stand when they at last reached the top.

Neither saw the beauty in the view, so eager were they to find rest and nourishment.

As they passed painfully down the slope, he told her of the monkeys, the nuts, the cave, the rivulet, and the splendor of the scene, cheering her lagging spirits with what animation he could assume.


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