Chapter X. Across The LakeStory of exploration. - We decided to leave the Schooner. - Unloading and demolition of the yacht. August that end. - Camped in tents. - Construction of a raft. - Loading and boarding. - Two nights on the river. - Arrival in French-den. On is easily Ligurian which was home made Briant and his three companions. Gordon, Cross, Baxter, and Garnett Webb opened their arms, while small jumping around their necks. It was an exchange of shouts of joy and good handshakes. Phann took his share of the cordial reception by mixing barking cheers to children. Yes! This absence seemed long! "Have they so lost? Are they fallen into the hands of the natives? Have they been attacked by some predator?" That's what were asking those who remained in the camp of the