returning to our native land. My dear husband could only answer with tears and moans, while I continued to persuade him to our seperation, urging the absolute necessity of it, in vain. “No, my dear wife, said he, I will never consent to abandon you while life remains--with the Almighty nothing is impossible⚫ --if we put our trust in Him, he may prove compassionate towards us, and give us strength to pursue our journey, and support us in our trials--if it is His will that we should perish in a foreign land, far distant from kindred and friends, the will of God must be done, and we ought not to murmur.--He certainly orders every thing in the best possible manner, and he who takes care of the ravens, will not forsake his own children in the hour of affliction.” My husband now kneeled down by my side, and offered up a petition for our speedy relief; in which he was joined by the whole crew. After our pious devotions were over, it was agreed by the company, that a part of their number should remain with me, and the remainder, who were least fatigued, should go in search of water.

The sun was now near setting, and I fell into a state of torpid insensibility, without motion, and almost deprived of all reflection, like a person between sleeping and waking; I felt no pain, but a certain listlessness and uncomfortable sensation affected my whole body.

About two hours after the party had departed in search of water, they returned nearly out of