I was but new risen from a bed of sickness ; and there was nothing in the state of our affairs to hearten me for much exertion ; travelling , as we did , over the most dismal deserts in Scotland , under a cloudy heaven , and with divided hearts among the travellers .
I was getting over a cold.
This is stated in the text.
( z1 over :ARG1 ( z2 i ) :ARG2 ( z3 cold :ARG1 z2 ) )