ed from the ferocity of the natives, if we should be so fortunate as to be discovered by them. The coast appeared to be formed of perpendicular rocks to a great height, and no way could be discovered by which we might mount to the top of the precipices, so steep was the ascent. Having agreed to keep together, we proceeded along the sea side, in hopes to find some place of more easy ascent, by which we might gain the surface of land above us, where we were in hopes of discovering a spring of water, with which to allay our thirst—after travelling many miles, we at length found the sought for passage, at a precipice which resembled a flight of stairs⚫, and seemed more the production of art than of nature. We soon gained the summit of the cliffs; but instead of springs of water, or groves to shelter us from the rays of the scorching sun, what was our surprise, to see nothing before us, but a barren sandy plain, extending as far as the eye could reach.

The day was now drawing to a close, and despairing of meeting with relief, I threw myself upon the sand, and after wishing for death a thousand times, I resolved to await it on the spot where I lay. Why should I go further to seek it, amidst new miseries? I was indeed so determined to die, that I awaited the moment with impatience as the termination of my misery. Amid these melancholy reflections, sleep at length overpowered me. My poor husband did every thing in his power to alle