CHAPTER XI

IN PERIL OF DEATH The storm which raged with unabated fury for a full half hour was one of the severest ever experienced on the St. John River. Hail mingled with the rain, and did considerable damage to the crops which happened to be caught in its on-rushing sweep. Trees were blown down, as well as several buildings, and in a number of farm houses the glass in the windows was broken by the fury of the driving hail. While the storm was at its height, Eben sought shelter in the lee of the cabin. This afforded him …