Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770.

CHAPTER VI.

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The Chiefs of the Expedition order the Boats to take the Route for Senegal--Objections of some Generous Officers--The Shores of the Desert of Sahara are discovered--The Sailors of the Pinnace are desirous of Landing--The Boat in which the Picard Family is leaks much--Unheard-of Sufferings--Terrible Situation of the Family--Frightful Tempest--Despair of the Passengers 58