Pedestrianism

CAPT. BARCLAY'S PERFORMANCES. 147 when he rested, the back tendons of his legs shrunk up, and the pain was excessive during the time of relaxing them, buht is couragewas unconquerable.—Five, morning: he now re­ quired so much time to walk, that he had lit­ tle time to rest, and even great partof that, was taken up with nibbing his legs with the oil.—Seven and nine, morning: the worpstart of the day being over,his spirits were better, although still much pained.—rEIeven, night: the pain increasing, and experiencing great difficulty in walking. Thirty-third day.—One, morning: rather worse j felt great pain, and could not riseup without assistance. It requiredsome time be­ fore he got the use of his limbs ; very stiff, and walked with the greatest difficulty.—At this time, he was apparently completely ex­ hausted.—Five, morning: not much differ­ ence as to his walking, but in better spirits.— Seven, morning: nearly the same aslast hour. —Nine, morning : no difference since last time he was out; still felt great pain; could not get upwithout being lifted, and kept till T 2 lie