The worshipers rose by twos and threes.

But the Chevalier remained kneeling.

The next roll of the ship toppled him forward upon his face, where he lay motionless.
Several sprang to his aid, the vicomte and Victor being first.
Together they lifted the Chevalier to his feet, but his knees doubled up.

He was unconscious.
"Paul ?" cried Victor in alarm.

"He is seasick ?" turning anxiously toward the vicomte.
"This is not seasickness; more likely a reaction.