Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of An Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains 2
Astoria; Or, Anecdotes of An Enterprise Beyond the Rocky Mountains 2
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
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All were inspired with new hope, for they knew that on these arid wastes, in the neighborhood of trees, there is always water. They now quickened their pace ; the horses seemed to understand their motives, and to partake of their anticipations; for, though before almost ready to give out, they now required neither whip nor spur. With all their exertions, it was late in the night before they drew near to the trees. As they ap- proached, they heard, with transport, the rip- pling of a shallow str...eam. No sooner did the refreshing sound reach the ears of the horses, 156 Betocia than the poor animals snuffed the air, rushed forward with ungovernable eagerness, and plunging their muzzles into the water, drank until they seemed in danger of bursting. Their riders had but little more discretion, and required repeated draughts to quench their excessive thirst. Their weary march that day had been forty-five miles, over a tract that might rival the deserts of Africa for aridity. Indeed, the sufferings of the traveller on these American deserts is frequently more severe than in the wastes of Africa or Asia, from being less habituated and prepared to cope with them.
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