“You are right,” replied Frank. “It is doubtful if anybody else visits this continent for many years.”
“We ought then to make all the important observations that we can.”
“Yes.”
“And collect as much of the mineralogical wealth of the country as possible as specimens.”
“That shall be done.”
“But in order to do that we shall have to go ashore.”
“Yes, and we will.”
“Will it not be risky?”
“Beyond doubt,” replied Frank. “But I have an idea that we may find a safe place just beyond here for that! At least we will try!”
The Explorer kept on for fully twenty miles up the river.