Tite estimated
that they were at least ten miles from it, and that by steering directly
against the current, they could not fail to make it. After pulling
steadily for four hours, stopping only once to refresh themselves, they
came in sight of the entrance, and saw daylight beyond. A feeling of joy
now came over the men, and three hearty cheers were given that echoed
curiously through the arches overhead. Still there was another and
serious obstacle to contend with. A boar, or tidal wave, had made at the
entrance, and was rushing in with a roaring noise and such force that
the boat could not have stemmed it for a minute. It was therefore,
necessary to seek safety behind some high rocks on one side of the
entrance, and wait a change in the tide. After waiting in this position
for nearly an hour they again put out, and headed for the entrance. A
rapid current was still setting in, and the men had to pull with all
their strength to stem it and gain the ocean.
When they had gained the ocean they felt as if they had been suddenly
transferred to another world.
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