A current in the lake runs along by the upper bank to the mouth of the Angara; this current they hoped to utilize, and with its assistance to reach the outlet of Lake Baikal. From this point to Irkutsk, the rapid waters of the river would bear them along at a rate of eight miles an hour. In a day and a half they might hope to be in sight of the town. No kind of boat was to be found;
Korronte horretaz baliatu nahi zuten lehenik, Baikaleko gainezkabidera iristeko. Gero, ibaiaren ur lasterrek puntu horretatik Irkutskera eramango zuten berekin, hamar-hamabi versta orduko. Egun eta erdian hiria begien bistan izan behar.