Marcel was in a hurry.
"Are you ready ?" asked De Sylva, bending toward Iris.
"Yes," she said.
"Then you had better kneel behind Marcel, and steady yourself by placing your hands on his shoulders.

Yes, that is it.

Do not change your position until you are ashore.

Now you, Mr.Hozier." Marcel murmured something.
"Ah, good!" cried De Sylva softly.

"Domingo, too, has secured a catamaran.