I dare say fellows who understood a boat well could manage it but, if we hold on like this, we shall end by drowning ourselves.

I think the best plan will be to lower the sail and mast, and row straight to shore." "I quite agree with you," Ryan said.

"Sailing is pleasant enough in a fair wind, but I cannot say I care for it, as it is now." With some difficulty, for the sea was getting up, they lowered the sail and mast and, getting out the oars, turned her head straight for the shore.

Both were accustomed to rowing in still water, but they found that this was very different work.

After struggling at the oars for a couple of hours, they both agreed that they were a good deal farther away from the land than when they began.
"It is of no use, Dick," Terence said.