They were resolute, however, and launched their boat, while the wary chieftain followed at some short distance in his canoe.

Scarce had they rowed a mile, when a wave broke over their boat and upset it.

They were in imminent peril of drowning, especially Mr.
M'Dougal, who could not swim.

Comcomly, however, came bounding over the waves in his light canoe, and snatched them from a watery grave.
They were taken on shore and a fire made, at which they dried their clothes, after which Comcomly conducted them back to his village.

Here everything was done that could be devised for their entertainment during three days that they were detained by bad weather.