The clear air, the quiet
that rested over the region through which they were passing, the
tranquil attitude of even the cattle in the fields gave slight
indication that the peacefulness of the scene was soon to be
broken and the Go Ahead boys were to enter upon one of their most
stirring experiences.
CHAPTER X
IN TROUBLE
The Black Growler was not moving as swiftly as when she had been
speeding over the waters of the Erie Canal. There was less need
of haste now and the boys were more interested as they were
drawing near the city which was to be the destination of their
inland voyage.
It was dusk when they arrived at Oswego. They made the little
motor-boat safe until the following morning and then with their
belongings at once walked to the hotel where they were to pass
the night.
A hearty dinner soon revived the spirits of the boys, who were
now somewhat wearied by their long voyage from New York.
They visited several places of interest in the little city but at
an early hour returned to the hotel and sought their rooms.
The following morning found them soon after an early breakfast
once more on board the Black Growler.
They now were about to pass out upon the waters of Lake Ontario.
Whatever perils they had experienced from the canal-men were no
longer to be faced. If there was danger ahead it would come from
the squalls which frequently occurred on Lake Ontario.
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