The Conductor repeatedly bid him take Courage. But, in vain.
By lowering the Car within the Height of the Trees, he seemed to recover from his Dismay.
CHAPTER XXXV.
Section 196. THE Route of the Balloon being now throu’ a flat woody Country, with tall Trees growing in the Hedge Rows; a Difficulty occurred, how to conduct the Cable, when the Balloon was above or between the Trees, without entangling: which gave the Conductor much Trouble, as he was frequently obliged to walk round a Field, the Balloon being held in the Center, before he coud espy a proper Opening.
March of the Balloon.
The Procession marched slowly forward: and the young Man was carried among his Peers in Triumph through the Air, across the Turnpike-Road, into the Middle of an open Grass Field, where he descended; took a Companion less heavy, and left the Car.
This Stripling was a good Deal surprised the Instant he rose above the Trees; but ventured to look around: and appeared on the whole much delighted.
197. A great Concourse of People were now collected.
Accidental Carriages halted: joined the Cavalcade, and partook of the Diversion: the greater Part following the Balloon throu’ the open Fields adjoining the Road.