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the low branches which threatened to 

 sweep me from off his shoulders. 



I observed, now, the appearance of the 

 forest was changed ; the country gradu- 

 ally became more open, and the grass 

 much more luxuriant. We were descend- 

 ing all this time, and the further we pro- 

 ceeded the change became more apparent, 

 and I fancied the climate was much 

 milder ; for, I should mention that, the last 

 few days I had felt it very cold and com- 

 fortless, which was perhaps in my favour 

 as long as I had the severe attack of 

 fever, but now, the fever having quite left 

 me, I rejoiced in this change of climate. 



We continued to descend rapidly, and I 

 noticed the vegetation much more luxuri- 

 ant than it was in the place I had left. My 

 guide, or carrier, now began to exhibit 

 signs of fatigue, which I was glad to per- 



