It had never been navigated by a white man, nor could they meet with an Indian to give them any information concerning it.

It kept on its course through a vast wilderness of silent and apparently uninhabited mountains, without a savage wigwam upon its banks, or bark upon its waters.

The difficulties and perils they had already passed made them apprehend others before them, that might effectually bar their progress.

As they glided onward, however, they regained heart and hope.

The current continued to be strong; but it was steady, and though they met with frequent rapids, none of them were bad.