So he ordered the oars out again, and put the boat under way.

He brought her head round so as to point up stream, and calling upon the crew to give way strong, he forced her back into the rapid water.

They went on a few rods, but long before they reached the most rapid part, they found that with all their exertions they could make no progress.

The boat seemed stationary.
"_Oars_," said Forester.

The boys stopped rowing, holding their oars in the air, just above the water.