Pedestrianism

CAPT. B ARCLAY'S PERFORMANCES. 145 sowell as the last time he walked; felt more pain, and complained much at first starting. —Three, morning: at this time very ill; complainedof the painin his legs alone; was so verystiff thathe could scarcely rise, and whenhe got up could scarcelystand,and had great difficulty in walking.—Five, morning: felt as much pain as before, but appeared fresher, andwas in better spirits thanduring thenight andmorning.—Seven, morning: in much better spirits; walked with less diffi­ culty, but still felt great pain. Nine, morn­ ing ; nearly the same as last time he walked; going on with great difficulty.—Nine, even­ ing ; nearly the same as throughout the day, but rather stiffer, and hadmore difficultyin walking.—Eleven, night: not so well as last timehe walked; felt morepain,and verystiffs particularly at starting, and required more timeto go the mile. Thirty-first day.—One, morning: worse than last time he walked; becoming more stiff, and felt more pain.—Three, morning: still more difficulty in walking; whenhe sat T down,