8/30 We found ourselves in a second-class compartment. The windows were broken, the floor was dirty, and there was no lamp to lighten our darkness. By pulling down the curtains we tried to keep out the cold wind, but the draught was very unpleasant, and we had to trust to the accumulated warmth of our bodies to keep from freezing. 161) the train started off to the South. We travelled on and on at a snail's pace, and had frequent and lengthy stops. |