With a single exception his crew was composed of Chinese, and these ran away at the first alarm.

With his only Russian companion he attempted to defend his property, but the odds were too great, especially as his gun could not be found.

He was made prisoner and compelled to witness the plundering of his cargo.

Every thing valuable being taken, the thieves left him.
In the morning he proceeded down the stream.

Not caring to engage another crew, he floated with the current and shared with his Russian servant the labor of steering.