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. They were
all confident, however, that they would complete the remainder of
their voyage successfully and in high spirits prepared to cast
off.

"Hi, Peewee!" called George. "Are you sure you have got all the
gasoline we need?"

"Yes, sir, I'm sure," laughed Fred. "That's one predicament I'm
never going to get caught in again. We may have something else go
wrong but we'll not run short of gasoline."

"I'm glad to hear it," said Grant soberly. "I noticed from the
sounds that came from your room last night that you weren't
sleeping very well again. I didn't know but you would be so tired