The boat was much heavier than that which she had used on the lake, and the swift current of the river was a very different thing to row against, from the quiet waters of a lake.

Emma worked sturdily against the stream.

She wanted to go out far enough to be in full sight of the ruined castle.

She had arranged in her mind a plan for keeping the boat in place while Fani sketched.

But she soon began to find herself growing very tired, while yet she made little head-way.
"Take the pole, Fani," she said, "and stick it firmly against the bottom and push." Fani did so, and the boat made an advance of several feet.