78 AUDUBON THE NATURALIST. 



when, after a hearty breakfast, they pursued their 

 way, now with a brighter atmosphere and more 

 buoyant hopes. The young woodsman headed 

 the party on horseback, till beyond the difficul- 

 ties of the road, when, after a friendly farewell, 

 he returned to his dear Eliza and his pleasant 

 home. 



