O]ne of the heroes discovered, in the prize he had made, the very wife of his bosom; and his companion perceived that he had stumbled in the dark upon his own mother. Their mutual astonishment was unspeakable at this eclaircissement […].

The troughs were filled with leaves and needed clearing.

He had prepared a house for our accommodation; and a clean room, carpeted and divaned, some excellent coffee, and a plentiful supply of fresh water, were impayable luxuries after the discomforts of the wilderness.

If you hire some no-name for the job, be sure to check references.