The Yale expositor., 1901-09-27
CHAPTER XXu.,..,
The Island OF the .Olouds.

WHICH tney had been thrown.
CHAPTER XXL.,,
The Island of the Clouds.
3 "The first thing to be DONE" said
Medworth, when the bright skies of the
morning brought revived hopes and
sustaining courage to the hearts of
himself and his two companions, 'is
to examine this mountain and see just
what the dangers are. and what our
chances are of keeping life in our
bodies, for there is no doubt we are de-
stined to remain here many days"
You are brave young American"
replied the wife of Salvarez "and we
will do whatever you think is best. II
was by your courage and shrewdness
that We escaped from drowning in the
caverns, and also from the royalists
We are willing to leave everything to
you" .it sa
Eyes, everything" added Jacinta,
looking unutterable things at him.
What do you know of this island?"
asked Medworth. speaking calmly and
avoiding Jacinta's eyes. g., 81
Very little. replied Dona Maria
"The Island of the Clouds is very little
understood by the people. We. have
heard many strange things concerning
it, horrible stories of mystery and
death; but j never knew Of any person
who has been here, so l do not know
the truth.E That it, "a strange placegF
You have already learned by our ex-.
pefience IN the whirlpool. Last night,
swhen-- -Fay-seul- was-siek with horror,
and all things looked black, for us, i
remembered all the evil tales l had
heard about the island, and~shuddered
at-the thoughto Of landing on it J; but we
have passed the night safely, and the
bright sunlight. of this morning has
driven away most of my fears. ! And
what is there in the forests or noun
tains of Venezuela that a true daugh-
ter of the Republic should fear? With
your strong arm to defend us, and
your cool head to guide, feel safe in
t.deed ( and lWhenl the flood subsidies we
can, no doubt, manage to reach the
mainland and get to a village Indeed,
l only wish l were as sure lof- the gen.
erals safety as | am of my own"
Medwortb who kraw notbino, 90 .,,o
forests of Venez,eIa exs,e,,+ In -
had read the renorts 20 trova1ors a.,
the ofinoco valleNaa small proportion
/. e.ofsYShiehycQpld besldoked upon astfnes,
7 boned that Dona Maria,s confdorca
was not misplaced, vet no could NOT.
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