We came into this creek in the evening, resolving to swim on shore as soon as it was dark, and discover the country; but as soon as it was quite dark, we heard such dreadful noises of the barking, roaring, and howling of wild creatures, of we knew not what kinds, that the poor boy was ready to die with fear, and begged of me not to go on shore till day.
Mas, tan pronto oscureció, comenzamos a escuchar un aterrador ruido de ladridos, aullidos, bramidos y rugidos de animales feroces, desconocidos para nosotros. El pobre chico estaba a punto de morirse de miedo y me suplicó que no fuéramos a la orilla hasta que se hiciese de día.