CHAPTER XVI.

THE LOGGERS.

The journey resumed—Dreary scenes—Camping in the woods—Welcome sounds—The loggers’ quarters—Mr. Jones—Situation of the camp—Description of the cabins—Their interior—Return of the loggers from work—Supper—Exchange of provisions—Night in the camp—Going to work—The three gangs—Clinton’s rambles—Private marks on the logs—Evening stories—Log driving—Jams—How they are started—A fearful scene—Narrow escape—The great boom—How the logs are got out, 215