Torches blazed along the bank to show him where to land and loud huzzas rolled up from the multitude when he stood on the shore.

He was escorted to a small inn where his only refreshments were two cups of tea.

The crowd demanded a speech, and to quiet the yelling, Paul stepped to the porch of the inn and delivered most of the Italian words he knew: "Signori, taute grazie di vostra accoglienza, arrivederie, ciao!" The speech was greeted with great applause and the crowd was satisfied.
He remained at San Romano but a short time and again entered the water.
At some little distance below the village, there is a weir which is considered a most formidable spot by the inhabitants.

They endeavored to persuade Boyton to remain until morning and not attempt its passage in the darkness, especially as the river was now much higher than when he started.

Paul laughed at their fears and amidst the plaudits of the spectators, disappeared in the darkness.