But into the boat he could not get him.

Elijah's limp body was far more difficult to lift and handle than an equal weight of like dimensions but rigid.

Daylight failed to hoist him, for the body collapsed at the middle like a part-empty sack of corn.

Getting into the boat, Daylight tried vainly to drag his comrade in after him.

The best he could do was to get Elijah's head and shoulders on top the gunwale.