Now, this river is barred by the famous cataract some fifteen miles beyond the important city of Buffalo.

Since the "Terror" had not retreated by the Detroit River, down which she had descended from the upper lakes, how was she to escape from these waters, unless indeed she crossed by land?
The sun passed the meridian.

The day was beautiful; warm but not unpleasantly so, thanks to the breeze made by our passage.

The shores of the lake continued invisible on both the Canadian and the American side.
Was the captain determined not to show himself?
Had he some reason for remaining unknown?
Such a precaution would indicate that he intended to set me at liberty in the evening, when the "Terror" could approach the shore unseen.
Toward two o'clock, however, I heard a slight noise; the central hatchway was raised.

The man I had so impatiently awaited appeared on deck.
I must admit he paid no more attention to me, than his men had done.
Going to the stern, he took the helm.