Men fought their way up the ladders and scrambled like dripping rats to every place of vantage.

After the shock, Appius had leaped to the upper rail, and, rushing forward to the door of Arria's deck-house, found her and the slave-girl within it, unharmed.

The two were crying with fear, and he bade them dress quickly and await his orders.

Then he took command.

Soon a raft and small boats were ready alongside the wreck.