Hence it drove over and past their alcove and they remained dry.

But it poured so hard and with such a sweep and roar that Obed was forced to shout when he said to Ned: "I've never been to Niagara and of course I've never been behind the falls there but this must be like it.

The luck has certainly turned in our favor, Ned.

The Mexicans could never stand it out there without shelter." "I don't see how it can last long," shouted Ned in reply.
"It can't.

It's too violent.