Pedestrianism

152 CAPT. BARCLAY'S PERFORMANCES. but had still the same difficultyin walking.— Seven, morning: the same as at last walk,but rathermore distressedin consequence of the rain; forat this time therewas a heavy rain, and violent thunder-storm.—Nine, morning: the raincontinued,andhe wasnearlythe same as at last time he walked.—Eleven, morning: the weatherwarmand dry, andhe walkedwith less difficulty.—One, three, five, seven, and nine, evening: little orno alteration.—Eleven, night: not quite so well as through the day; becomingweaker, andmore distressed. This is the first day, that any alterationcould be observed as to his eating since the com­ mencement. He did not seem to relishhis food so much as usual, but he never thought of resigningthe task. Thirty-ninthday.—One, morning: at this time verymuch woreout; hadgreat difficulty in walking, and complained much of the pain in his legs.—Three, morning: still worse; the want of rest began to affect himdreadfully; very stiff,and could not stand,when lifted up, withoutassistance.—Five, morning; in better ^ •' / ' spirits,