Chapter 6

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