He felt that he was no longer gliding along the cable but falling with it.

There was a tumult of yells, screams, and cries.

He felt something soft against his extended hand, and the impact of a broken fall quivering through his arm....
He wanted to be still and the people were lifting him.

He believed afterwards he was carried to the platform and given some drink, but he was never sure.

He did not notice what became of his guide.