"Still, no man has ever gone down it." "No.

But the water's lowest in winter, and a canoe once came through.
I can't see why another shouldn't do as well with men in it.

It's easy getting in, anyway." Seaforth laughed mirthlessly.

"Oh, yes.

The question is, will any of us come out again alive ?" As he spoke the sound of the river's turmoil swelled in a great pulsation about the tent, and Seaforth involuntarily drew in his breath.