avait cru. —See agaiu Gram., § 542 (V

1. 35. Us crurent, etc. — " They bclieved the watcrs were boundless."

1.37. Qu"avaient-ils, etc. — "Why should they uow treat kindly a chicf, etc."

1. .38. surpri-sà /a confiance, etc. — " Obtaiiied by playiug o" tlie trustfui nature, et3."

Page 37. line 3. s'il en restait. — " If indeed any hope remained."