He felt sure that the dangers and the fatigue would be much less than on the shore.
Towards noon three miles had been cleared without any bad incident or meeting.

There was no trace of either Harris or Negoro.

Dingo had not reappeared.

It was necessary to halt to take rest and nourishment.
The encampment was established in a bamboo thicket, which completely sheltered the little party.
They talked very little during this repast.

Mrs.Weldon had taken her little boy in her arms; she could not take her eyes off of him; she could not eat.
"You must take some nourishment, Mrs.Weldon," Dick Sand repeated several times.