Teddy had determined to conceal the particulars of the conversation he had held with the officious hunter, but he related the facts of his pursuit and mishap, and of his futile attempt to make his way back to camp.

After this, the two seated themselves by the fire, and the missionary was soon asleep.

The adventures of the night, however, affected Teddy's nerves too much for him even to doze, and he therefore maintained an unremitting watch until morning.
At an early hour, our friends were astir, and at once launched forth upon the river.

They noted a broadening of the stream and weakening of the current, and at intervals they came upon long stretches of prairie.

The canoe glided closely along, where they could look down into the clear depths of the water, and discover the pebbles glistening upon the bottom.