I had my gun with me, as well as some provisions, which, of course, I did not wish to wet; and so I had to consider how I could get them over dry.  A raft was the only means, but I reflected that it might prove somewhat difficult to tow.  Still, I did not like to be beat, so I made signs to Jerry what I was going to do.  With a hatchet which I carried in my belt, and with which I had provided myself to make an arbour for the night, I soon cut down wood enough to form a raft which would carry all my things, including my clothes; and I had a line in my pocket strong enough to tow it along.