Whereupon, the squire had given way, and the three had started together for Sidmouth, leaving Mrs.Walsham at her house as they passed.

The others had struggled down, against the wind, until they came within sight of the sea.

The first boat had just been run safely on shore when they arrived, and Aggie gave a cry, and put her hands over her face, as the second boat was seen to capsize.
"Cling to me, Aggie," the squire said.

"See, they are rushing in the water to save them.

They will have them, yet!" At the cheer which broke out from the spectators, clustering thickly now, as the first of the shipwrecked crew was brought to shore, Aggie looked out again.