There was no current here, but their powerful arms at the oars soon sent the boat into the Mississippi.

There they set the sail which had been left unchanged, and as a good wind caught it they went on at a quickening pace.

Wind, current, and oars combined made the low banks pass swiftly by.
It was now the darkest hour and all things were veiled.

Each felt a great satisfaction.

They had the courage, after such a great and skillful escape, to attempt anything.
"It's only lately that I've been gittin' friendly with the Missip," said Shif'less Sol.