Tom to Sam, as they skated along as best they could.
"Can't we ?" "Mr.Barrow says not.

About two miles from here are another falls and a set of rocky rapids, and we'll have to walk around for a distance of nearly a mile through the woods." What Tom said was true, and the falls were reached less than an hour later.

The river was very narrow at this point and lined on both sides with rough rocks.

Climbing was difficult, and after crawling along for a few rods the boys halted in dismay.
"We're up against it now," groaned Dick "Don't be discouraged lads!" came from the guide.

"It isn't so bad a short distance further on.