We must look out sharp or else we shall pass it, for many of these islets look just like the mouth of the river.

However, we are pretty sure to pass several fishing boats on our way, and we shall be able to inquire from them." There was no need, however, to do this.

It was just four hours from the time of starting when they saw some eight or ten fishing boats ahead of them.
"I expect that that is the entrance to the river.

When we get half a mile further we shall see it open." On approaching the fishing boats they recognized at once the appearance of the shore, as they had noticed it when fishing there before, and were soon in the entrance to the river.
"It will be high tide in about two hours," Vincent said, "according to the time it was the other day.

I am afraid when it turns we shall have to get down our sails; there will be no beating against both wind and tide.