The man reported eight feet.

The head of the boat was then turned to the west, and the crew ordered to give way.

In a quarter of an hour more the course was checked, and the bowman directed to sound again.

Sixteen feet was reported.
Mr.Pennant stood up in the stern sheets, and gazed in the direction of the fort.

On the shore of the Grand Pass, above the fort, were three buildings, formerly occupied by mechanics and laborers.