CHAPTERXXI.An Attempt to reach the Twine byclimbingon the Car.Section 121.IN vain did the Aironaut strive to reach theNeckof the Balloon, from theCar. Attempting to put his Feet on theoppositeSides of thelowerHoop, by grasping theupperwith his Hands; he coud not inthatSituation raise himself so highas before; nor let go his Hold witheitherHand.He then steppeddowninto the Car. The Agitation ofwhich, brought within the Reach of his Hand, the looseEndof the Twine (purposely tyed on a Bow or Slip Knot) that had stuck to one of the Side-Cords, and held theCenterof theNeckratheroutof the Perpendicular.
CHAPTERXXI.
An Attempt to reach the Twine byclimbingon the Car.
Section 121.IN vain did the Aironaut strive to reach theNeckof the Balloon, from theCar. Attempting to put his Feet on theoppositeSides of thelowerHoop, by grasping theupperwith his Hands; he coud not inthatSituation raise himself so highas before; nor let go his Hold witheitherHand.
He then steppeddowninto the Car. The Agitation ofwhich, brought within the Reach of his Hand, the looseEndof the Twine (purposely tyed on a Bow or Slip Knot) that had stuck to one of the Side-Cords, and held theCenterof theNeckratheroutof the Perpendicular.