IN THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW. 



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which had been prepared for us by furnishing it with plenty 

 of fire-wood and straw. This last was scattered around as if 

 for a herd of cattle. Seeking a thick bunch of it for a bed, 

 and with my worldly goods for a pillow I laid down and 

 wrapped my blankets around me, prepared for such dreams 

 as the circumstances warranted. 



