He was breathing hoarsely too, like an animal that is suffering.

He sat slack and motionless in the boat, his head blunt and blind like a seal's, his whole appearance inhuman, unknowing.

Gudrun shuddered as she mechanically followed his boat.

Birkin rowed without speaking to the landing-stage.
'Where are you going ?' Gerald asked suddenly, as if just waking up.
'Home,' said Birkin.
'Oh no!' said Gerald imperiously.

'We can't go home while they're in the water.