At least we were not set upon by highwaymen, we encountered no wild beasts, and it didn't rain. By the standards I was becoming used to, it was quite dull.
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In Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander," the narrator reflects on a recent journey that, while uneventful, lacks the excitement one might expect from an adventure. The absence of threats like highwaymen or wild animals, coupled with fair weather, creates a sense of monotony for the traveler. This contrast highlights a shifting perspective on what constitutes an engaging experience.
The character's admission that the journey feels "quite dull" serves to illustrate how familiar situations...
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