The company reached the strand.
"There is some one already swimming out yonder," said Wilhelm.

"He stands it bravely.

That is an excellent swimmer!" "Here lie his clothes," remarked another.
"How!" exclaimed Wilhelm: "this is Otto Thostrup's coat! But Otto cannot swim; I have never been able to persuade him to bathe.

Now, we will out and make a nearer acquaintance." "Yes, certainly it is he," said another; "he is now showing his skill." "Then he must have been all night in the wood," exclaimed Wilhelm.

"Yes, indeed, he's a fine bird.