Richard

I lay on my straw, but I could not sleep. I thought of the occurrences of the day. What chiefly struck me was the gentle manners of these people;

It is with considerable difficulty that I remember the original æra of my being: all the events of that period appear confused and indistinct

The next day, contrary to the prognostications of our guides, was fine, although clouded. We visited the source of the Arveiron,

Nothing is more painful to the human mind, than, after the feelings have been worked up by a quick succession of events

We passed a few sad hours, until eleven o’clock, when the trial was to commence. My father and the rest of the family being obliged to attend

I cannot describe to you the uneasiness we have all felt concerning your health.