LESSON LI.
rug'ged, full of rough places.
con cealed', covered over; hidden.
ra vines', deep and narrow hollow places.
prec'i pice, a very steep place.
dis'lo cate ed, thrown out of joint.
mis'er y, great unhappiness.
ev'i dence, signs; that which is shown.
de scent', going down.
haz'ards, dangers; difficulties.
toil, hard work.
pro ject'ing, hanging over.
HALBERT AND HIS DOG.
Far up in the Highlands of Scotland lived Malcolm, a shepherd, with his wife and his son Halbert.
Their little cottage was far from any village, and could only be reached by a rugged path through the mountains.
One evening Halbert's mother was taken very ill, and Malcolm made preparations to go to the village to obtain some medicine for her.
"Father," said Halbert, "I know the path through the dark glen better than you. Shag will walk before me, and I will be quite safe. Let me go for the doctor, and you stay at home and comfort mother."