I put out my setting-pole to try to stop the raft, that the ice might pass by, when the rapidity of the stream threw it with so much violence against the pole, that it jerked me out into ten feet water; but I fortunately saved myself by catching hold... The Ladies' Companion - Page 1711835Full view - About this book
| Morrison Heady - 1863 - 338 pages
...finished just after sun-setting. This was a whole day's work. We next got it launched ; then went on board of it, and set off. But, before we were half way over,...sink, and ourselves to perish. I put out my setting pnle to try and stop the raft, that the ice might pass by when the rapidity of the stream threw it... | |
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