I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences.

May the same Almighty Goodness banish the accursed monster, war, from all lands, with her hated associates, rapine and insatiable ambition!

I had gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and, looking round with astonishing delight, beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below.

In this situation I was constantly exposed to danger and death.

During our travels, the Indians entertained me well; and their affection for me was so great, that they utterly refused to leave me there with the others, although the Governor offered them one hundred pounds sterling for me, on purpose to give me a parole to go home.

I was happy in the midst of dangers and inconveniences.

I was never lost in the woods in my whole life, though once I was confused for three days.