Never have men been nearer death.

I think we would have retreated but for our captain; who had a honest heart.

He would point out to us the track in the chart running through that accursed valley, and at the end the place lettered 'Mountain of God.' I mind how his hand shook as he pointed, for he was as sick as any.

He was very gentle too, though for usual a choleric man." "Choleric, verily," said Raleigh.

"It must have been no common sufferings that tamed Robert Bovill.