In rough weather, the waters of the Chesapeake are much agitated, and there is danger, in a canoe, of being swamped by the waves.

Another objection was, that the canoe would soon be missed; the absent persons would, at once, be suspected of having taken it; and we should be pursued by some of the fast sailing bay craft out of St.
Michael's.

Then, again, if we reached the head of the bay, and turned the canoe adrift, she might prove a guide to our track, and bring the land hunters after us.
These and other objections were set aside, by the stronger ones which could be urged against every other plan that could then be{221 PASSES WRITTEN} suggested.

On the water, we had a chance of being regarded as fishermen, in the service of a master.

On the other hand, by taking the land route, through the counties adjoining Delaware, we should be subjected to all manner of interruptions, and many very disagreeable questions, which might give us serious trouble.