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108 "Why, nothing less than a boat, dragged up here by the varmints, I 'spose."

Such indeed was the case. There was a very large-sized canoe directly before them, and not a sign of the presence of other beside themselves. Not a more fortunate thing could have happened. Upon examination, the boat was found to be of unusual length and breadth, and amply sufficient to carry twenty men. It was quickly pushed back into the stream.

"Come, tumble in and we'll set sail," said Seth.

The fugitives without any hesitation entered the boat, and Seth and Haldidge, bending their shoulders to it, shoved it into the river, and sprang in as it floated away.