"Shine your torch on the left.

We are nearly across." Almost as she spoke they struck the sandy bottom.

Jeanne fell into the bottom of the boat.

Kate, with a little laugh, sprang ashore and held out her hand.
"Come," she said, "we have crossed the worst part now." "Where are we going ?" Jeanne asked, a little relieved as she felt her feet land on the sodden turf.
"Towards the Hall," Kate answered.

"Give me your hand, if you like, or use your torch.