Rapid quickly followed rapid and immediately we had some exciting work.

Our boat was swept so near the right-hand cliff that one of the after rowlocks was torn off, and at about the same time the Nellie Powell, following but signalled to keep to the left, was seen to strike rocks near the opposite side and capsize.

The next instant we were borne out of sight.

Hillers, with only one rowlock, could not use his oars, so the work devolved entirely on me.

The boat was heavy for one pair of oars, and we were being carried down stream at a terrific pace.