He was on the point of going down when they
caught hold of him and brought him over to the rowboat.
As best they could all four of the young hunters climbed up on the
keel of the boat, placing Whopper between them.
"It's as cold as Greenland," said Whopper. "What are we to do?"
"I don't know---drift, I reckon," answered Snap.
"The wind will carry us down the lake," said Giant, who appeared
to suffer the least of all. "But I say, boys, all of our guns
are gone, and other things, too!"
"Well, never mind that just now," said Snap. "Let us be thankful
if we save our lives."
"What, you don't think there is serious danger?" asked the small
youth.
"Doesn't it look like it, Giant?"
"The wind is coming up again!" cried Shep, and just then they felt
its full force. With the wind came a dash of rain, pelting them
mercilessly. Truly, they were in a position as uncomfortable as it
was dangerous.
CHAPTER XXI
A CAMP AND A PRISONER
Slowly the minutes went by. The wind continued to blow strongly and
the rain came down as hard as ever.
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