Finding they had not we proceeded to get upon the ice on the lake, which could not be effected without walking up to the waist in water for some distance from its borders.

We had not the command of our feet in this situation and the men fell often; poor Junius broke through the ice with his heavy burden on his back but fortunately was not hurt.
This lake is extensive and large arms branch from its main course in different directions.

At these parts we crossed the projecting points of land and on each occasion had to wade as before, which so wearied everyone that we rejoiced when we reached its north side and encamped, though our resting-place was a bare rock.

We had the happiness of finding Fontano at this place.

The poor fellow had passed the three preceding days without tasting food and was exhausted by anxiety and hunger.