His feet dangled over space.

And the surging of the water below him was as the roaring of an angry monster cheated of its prey.
He set his teeth.

He was nearing the end of his strength.

Had he, after all, attempted the impossible, flung the dice too recklessly, dared his fate too far?
If so, he would pay the penalty swiftly, swiftly, down among the cruel rocks where many another had perished before him.
The surging sounded louder.

It seemed to be in his brain.