Morning at length broke, when we saw a hill before us which seemed to be the termination of the ravine; and as the light increased, to our joy we caught sight of a silvery line of water making its way along the course of the valley.  Our eagerness to reach the bottom was now greater than ever; and we could with difficulty restrain the oxen from rushing down the bank.  We had to keep at their heads, indeed, to prevent them attempting so mad a performance.