In Search of the Castaways Book Two Chapter XVI - A startling Discovery

In which a violent storm traps the party by the Snowy River, and a grievous discovery of their lost animals dead in the mud befalls them, forcing a difficult decision about how best to proceed. The members debate with measured deliberation whether to brave the wilderness on foot or wait for assistance, culminating in the bold proposition of sending the experienced quartermaster on a perilous mission to summon aid.