For a third of a mile the river was a solid mass of huge waves and foam and plunges, and on each side the granite came down so precipitously that a footing was impossible.

It took no second glance to tell us that, at least with this stage of water, there was but one course, and that was to run the place.

There is nothing like having the inner man fortified for exertion, therefore with a few bits of driftwood a fire was built, by means of which Andy prepared dinner.

When this had been disposed of operations were begun.

The Canonita was to remain here till our boat was well through.