There was no indication of running water in the north, though perhaps there might be stagnant water among the marshes in the northeast; but that was all, in addition to the downs, sand, and aridity which contrasted so strongly with the luxuriant vegetation of the rest of the island.
En aquella parte no se veía otra cosa que dunas, arenas y una aridez espantosa, que contrastaba con la opulencia de la mayor extensión de aquel suelo.