Then, the flood having somewhat subsided, we went westward along the river bank until we found a fordable spot.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
At this place the west bank of the river is considerably elevated, the east low and somewhat swampy, and on the west the road passes to the bridge through a ravine; the river is forty or fifty yards wide, and though deep, was fordable below the bridge.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
He only went to see if the river is fordable.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower