88 THE BED MOUNTAIN OF ALASKA. 
As the daylight grew brighter, they could soon make 
out a lowj wooded island ahead. Toward this they 
moved, and ere long the logs grated on the pebbles, some 
half-dozen rods from shore. 
Again the Indians entered the water, but, like the 
raven from the ark, this time they did not return. They 
disappeared for a few moments ; then, having explored a 
small bit of the rocky island, came running back, not to 
climb on board, but to drag and push the raft a few yards 
nearer the shore. 
Carlo plunged into the water, and swam like an otter 
to the island. Nat, Hugh, Rob, and even Mr. Button 
himself, were carried ashore ou the stout shoulders of the 
guides. It remained only to bring Teddy ; but, to every- 
body's surprise, that valiant youth refused to set foot on 
dry land. 
" Sure, I'm safer on the raft," he said. " I'll not be 
going into the woods again till I see the sojers." So he 
was left to guard the ship. 
Blankets and tents were landed, a roaring fire made^ 
and soon the whole party were sound asleep. , 
