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JOURNEY ACROSS 



CHAPTER XII. 



JOURNEY ACROSS THE PAMPAS, CON- 

 TINUED. 



Iguana and Vultures — Approach to the Andes— The 

 plague of mosquitoes — Dread of Indians — Politeness 

 on the Pampas — A false alarm — A pleasant night's 

 rest—Improved climate and renewed health — Results 

 of an Indian visitation — Another false alarm — A hard 

 bed — Arrival at St. Luis. 



Post-hut, Feb. 1. — The wind was so cold and 

 piercing when we left Fraile Muerto, that I was 

 glad of two ponchos, aided by hard riding, to 

 keep the blood warm. It is only from twelve 



