Little waves were breaking against the summit of the raised bank.
"We're cut off!" the chauffeur exclaimed.

"What a fool I was to try this! There's the tide coming in as well!" Gerald sat down in his place.
"Look here," he said, "we can't go back, whether we want to or not.

It's much worse behind there than it is in front.

There's only one chance.

Go for it straight ahead in your first speed.