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 rashness of his adventure, but it was too late to recal it. He now saw into what snares he had brought himself, in what difficulties he was involved, and what incommodities must attend his journey; and that now he had no way left, but to make the best he could of the matter, and to grapple with it as well as it should please God to enable him.

So, after some bitter reflections, he endeavoured to smother his grief, and betake himself to his journey, exerting his utmost skill and power to take his companion along with him: But, alas! when he attempted to lead her into the way, he found she had not feet, she could not move a step further than he must carry her, and a heavy burthen she proved. I observed some of his travel: When he met with dangers, distresses, or disappointments, he would begin to expose his grief, and unbosom his mind to his companion; but she had no ears, no understanding, nor heart to sympathize with him, nor was she capable of knowing the nature of his complaint. If he was beset with robbers, wild beasts, or serpents, &c. he would sometimes make his complaint to her; but she could neither assist nor comfort him. If he wanted directions in the way, she could not give him any counsel: If he was sick or wounded, and wanted cordials or oil to his wounds, she