CHAPTER V.

Shanghae to Han-kow.--River Scenery.--Silver Island.--The Salt Trade.--Nin-gan-shan.--Tu-ngliu.--Its Auriferous Soil.--Kew-kiang.--River Scenery.--The Yang-tze River.--The Braves of Han-kow.--Chinese Politeness.--Manchoo Policy.--Fire and Plunder.--A Chinese Rudder.--Scenery around Ta-tung.--Appearance of the Country.--Chinese Chess.--Perilous Adventure.--Crew of Mutineers.--Critical Position.--Gallant Rescue.--Explanation.--Alarm of Pirates.--Plan of Operations.--Its Advantages.--The Result.--Another Alarm.--"Imperialist" Pirates 106