journey

• When at length Stukely cautiously hinted that the object of his journey was the acquisition of wealth, the ex-priest, far from exhibiting surprise or displeasure, displayed the utmost satisfaction, and eagerly assured Phil that he could place him in possession of all the wealth that he could possibly desire. —  Two Gallant Sons of Devon A Tale of the Days of Queen Bess
• But even with its unexpected aid, the journey was a difficult one, and he staggered with exhaustion when he laid the girl down upon the rough grass at a point not quite opposite his own camp Gasping he stood looking at her until he had recovered his breath, the girl unconscious of his gaze; then when he felt equal to the task, he plunged again into the river and swam to his own camp. —  A Mating in the Wilds
• The practicability of the journey was then the subject of considerable betting. —  The History of Tasmania, Volume I
• The only incident of the journey was a visit to the Abbé Raynal at Marseilles. —  The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.)
• My companion told them that the aim of our journey was the fortress of Joux; and that we expected to pass the frontier again in the afternoon, on our return to Orbe. —  The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance

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