In response there came the report of the pistol far away behind me.

It was evident that in coming back along the shore I had passed by the place where Almah was.

There was nothing now left but to retrace my steps and this I accordingly did.

I went back to the shore, and returned on my steps, shouting all the time, until at length I was rejoiced to hear the answering shout of Almah.

After this it was easy to reach her.
We now took up the grapple and once more mounted.