It was impossible to go back.

Hence the task of navigating with extreme care, so as to avoid the collisions on either side.
In this all Araujo's ability was shown, and he was admirably seconded by his crew.

The trees of the forest furnished the resting-places for the long poles which kept the jangada in its course.

The least blow to the jangada would have endangered the complete demolition of the woodwork, and caused the loss, if not of the crew, of the greater part of the cargo.
"It is truly very beautiful," said Minha, "and it would be very pleasant for us always to travel in this way, on this quiet water, shaded from the rays of the sun." "At the same time pleasant and dangerous, dear Minha," said Manoel.

"In a pirogue there is doubtless nothing to fear in sailing here, but on a huge raft of wood better have a free course and a clear stream." "We shall be quite through the forest in a couple of hours," said the pilot.
"Look well at it, then!" said Lina.