There is no jar in the working of the parts; the feathers move noiselessly in their grooves; the governor rod moves up and down through the spindle and the hubs D and D', and can be regulated by hand to give any required opening of the steam ports to suit the work to be done.

Then he added, "Woonga signal fire!" CHAPTER X RODERICK EXPLORES THE CHASM To Rod the blazing pine seemed to be but a short distance awaya mile, perhaps a little more.

3 barleycorns 1 inch 12 inches 1 foot 3 feet 1 yard 6 feet 1 fathom 5½ yards 1 pole or rod 40 poles 1 furlong 8 furlongs 1 mile 3 miles 1 league 20 leagues 1 degree * * *

Is not every stroke of Thy rod a proof of love, admonishing me that I am but a tenant-at-will, and may be removed at a moment's notice?

This scheme left to Rod the first day's watch in camp.