THE BED OF THE RIVER LALUNG DURING THE DRY SEASON.
"Formosa," he continued, "shows very plainly how the violence of waters can quite transform the physical aspect of a country."
Mr. Hardy then told them that he, with a guide, had once visited the bed of the river of Lalung, during the dry season, as an explorer, when he had taken off his boots and socks, so as to be able to walk wherever he chose, and fathom the depth of the water in different parts.
How Leonard wished he had been with him on this occasion, which seemed to him a regular voyage of discovery!
Two days later, as arranged, the Grahams made sail for Swatow. In crossing the channel, which separates the island from the mainland, Leonard, as usual, had some questions to ask.
"What made the Chinese call Formosa Tai-wan?"
"Because that word means the terraced harbour."