"Well," said the Cowardly Lion, drawing a long breath of relief, "I see we are going to live a little while longer,
and I am glad of it, for it must be a very uncomfortable thing not to be alive.
Those creatures frightened me so badly that my heart is beating yet."
"Ah," said the Tin Woodman sadly, "I wish I had a heart to beat."
This adventure made the travelers more anxious than ever to get out of the forest,
and they walked so fast that Dorothy became tried, and had to ride on the Lion's back.
To their great joy the trees became tinner the farther they advanced,
and in the afternoon they suddenly came upon a broad river, flowing swiftly just before them.
On the other side of the water they could see the road of yellow brick running through a beautiful country.
with green meadows dotted with bright flowers and all the road bordered with trees hanging full of deliciou fruits.
They were greatly pleased to see this delightful country before them.
"How shall we cross the river?" asked Dorothy.
"That is easily done," replied the Scarecrow. "The Tin Woodman must build us a raft, so we can float to the other side."