He can launch the boat without help; he can take the food and the fuel with him.

The sleeper on the iceberg is the man who has robbed him of Clara--who has wrecked the hope and the happiness of his life.

Leave the man in his sleep, and let him die! So the tempter whispers.

Richard Wardour tries his strength on the boat.
It moves: he has got it under control.

He stops, and looks round.