Give way, and let us render what assistance we can to the poor wretch." "It's all over with him by this time, master," replied Ben, turning the head of his boat, and rowing swiftly towards the scene of strife; "but d--n him, he was the chap as hit poor Bill Thomson just now, and I don't much care if he should be food for fishes." As Ben spoke, they drew near the opposing parties.

The contest was now carried on between Rowland and Darrell.

The latter had delivered himself from one of his assailants, the attendant, Davies.

Hurled over the sides of the skiff, the ruffian speedily found a watery grave.

It was a spring-tide at half ebb; and the current, which was running fast and furiously, bore him instantly away.