CHAPTER XXI.

[Sidenote: An Attempt to reach the Twine by _climbing_ on the Car.]

Section 121. In vain did the Aironaut strive to reach the _Neck_ of the Balloon, from the _Car_. Attempting to put his Feet on the _opposite_ Sides of the _lower_ Hoop, by grasping the _upper_ with his Hands; he coud not in _that_ Situation raise himself so high _as before_; nor let go his Hold with _either_ Hand.

He then stepped _down_ into the Car. The Agitation of _which_, brought within the Reach of his Hand, the loose _End_ of the Twine (_purposely tyed on a Bow or Slip Knot_) that had stuck to one of the Side-Cords, and held the _Center_ of the _Neck_ rather _out_ of the Perpendicular.