The exploration of these dense masses of wood was difficult in the extreme, and the reporter never ventured there without the pocket-compass, for the sun scarcely pierced through the thick foliage and it would have been very difficult for them to retrace their way.
L'exploration de ces masses boisées était extrêmement difficile, et le reporter ne s'y hasardait jamais sans emporter la boussole de poche, car le soleil perçait à peine les épaisses ramures, et il eût été difficile de retrouver son chemin.