Pedestrianism

136 CAPT. BARCLAY'S PERFORMANCE*. not in good spirits.—Three, morning ;at this time felt much pain in the back parts of his legs; could not walk with ease, and com­ plained a little on the tread of his right foot. —Five, morning ; somewhat better ; didnot feel so much pain, and walked with more ease. —Seven, morning ; much better; the pain considerably abated.—Nine, morning; in good spirits; still felt a little pain in his thighs and legs, which continued throughout the day; bathed them frequently in vinegar; his foot better in consequence of the application of vinegar.—Nine, evening ;about this time be­ gan to feel the pain increasing; walked rather heavily, but was in good spirits.—Eleven, nfght; felt more pain ; somewhat stiff, parti­ cularly at starting, but was still in good spirits. —During this day, Capt. Barclay lay down every time he returned from his walk, and was rather more stiff than during the preced­ ing day. Twenty-second day.—One, morning; felt much pain.—Three, -morning; pain conti­ nued, but not so violent as at the same hour the.