From the wharf to the city hall, where a reception had been arranged, the streets on both sides were lined with troops to protect Paul from the crowds.

On arriving at the hall, he fainted and an examination showed that three of his ribs had been broken by the shark's tail and that the steel band of his dress was bent close to his body by the great force of the blow.

He was conveyed to his hotel where he remained for two weeks until he was quite strong again.

For some time after the attack by the shark, Boyton took life easy.

He visited Mt.