A cold coming they had of it, at this time of the year; just the worst time of the year to take a journey, and specially a long journey, in.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes the harsh conditions of a journey taken at an inconvenient and difficult time of year.
- In plain terms
- The journey was difficult because it happened during the worst season.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider timing and conditions before starting a long endeavor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we choose difficult paths?
- What makes a journey meaningful?
Another view
The hardship might be necessary for the journey's purpose.
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