ore than four in the afternoon, the team was
driven forward and the slight ascent begun. In a half hour the summit
was reached. It was not at a great elevation, but the incline was a
gradual one, and it was hoped that from the elevated portion a better
glimpse could be obtained than the tree afforded.

It was too late when they reached the camping place to attempt any
observations that night, but in the morning an investigation was made to
find a tree of sufficient size to afford a good view. When it was
finally found the hoop was again brought out and Harry slowly made his
way upwardly, and those below waited in suspense for news.

He made a deliberate survey, and called down: "I can see the West River,
and directly to the southwest are white objects, but so far away that I
cannot tell what they are. They may be tents or huts, or something of
that kind. I couldn't say positively."

"Do the objects appear to be at or near the river?" asked the Professor.

"It is difficult to say whether the river goes in that direction. I can
see glimpses of the stream only here and there."

"Do you see any mountains to the south?"

"None whatever. Everything merges into a haze beyond the white objects I
referred to."

"It is probable," said the Professor, "we have located them, as I find,
from an examination of the sailing chart, that the village is located at
about that point. I think our course should now be directed to the
river, as traveling will be better near its shores, and we would, I
think, be more likely to meet some of the inhabitants along the shore
than in the dense interior."

The low mountain range beyond the West River was plainly visible from
the elevation. The Professor noted how its lower end sloped down, and he
knew their location beyond question, and explained that they were now
practically due east of the point where they were compelled, on the
tempestuous night, to turn back to the north.

It was a long, weary night for them, because expectation ran high. They
were anxious, and yet dreaded the meeting, but they had sought it and
could not go back now. No fires were kindled that night, although George
had counted on some of the roast nuts. It would not be safe to hazard a
light.

The utmost vigilance was now to be the watchword. There must be no
firing of guns or wandering from the camp on the part of either. At the
time the wagon was constructed the Professor had an eye to its use as a
means of defens