The Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singleton Section 10

In which the travellers encounter an astonishing wilderness teeming with elephants and wild beasts, and, after securing sustenance through fishing and hunting, discover a river that offers both hope and risk amid the encroaching wet season. They establish a fortified encampment by the river, resolving to share newfound gold equitably and protect themselves against nightly visits from prowling lions and other creatures, all whilst contemplating their arduous journey still ahead.