An exclamation of grief burst from the Arabs.
"She has struck on a rock!" Ahmed Bey exclaimed.
"I am afraid she has," said Gregory; who had, all along, ridden by his side at the head of the party.

"I am afraid so.

I hope she is not injured." Unfortunately, the damage was serious.

A hole had been knocked through her side, under water, and the water poured in, in volumes.

A rush was made by those on board; and beds, pillows, and blankets were stuffed into the hole.