It was all dark--and I was about knocked out.

After while, I ran into a stream of water that came out of the inside of the 'ill somewhere, and I took a drink.
It gave me a bit of strength.

And then I kept on some more--until all of a sudden, I slipped and fell, just when I was beginning to see dyelight.

And that's all I know.

'Ow long 'ave I been gone ?" "Long enough to make me gray-headed," Fairchild answered with a little laugh.