Pedestrianism

148 CAPT. BARCLAY'S PERFORMANCES. he had the use of his legs.—One, three, and five, afternoon: continued in the same state. Nine, evening; rather worse, and much fag­ ged with the rain.—Eleven, night: felt it more difficult to walk than last time he was out. The rain this day was very much against him : he worehis great coat,which was soak­ ed every time he went out; the weight of it distressed him, and he was becoming weaker every hour. • Thirty-fourth day.—One, morning: very ill; the pain in his legs excessive; could not move without crying out.—Three, morning : his worst hour; could scarcely move when started; walked in a shuffling manner, and could notmend hispace if it had lieen to save his life.—Five, morning: not in so bad spi­ rits as at last walk.—Seven, morning; no dif­ ference in walking, and in better spirits.— Nine, morning: the same as last walk ; could not rise without assistance. — Eleven, fore­ noon : somewhat better; not quite so much difficulty in walking.—Three, fivea,nd seven, afternoon ; little difference in any respect.— Nine,