The boat's turned over toward the water, and I'll lower her down to you.
I'll let a rope over the sides.

You can hold on to that as you go down." I got over the bulwarks and let myself down to the ground.

Then the boarder got Euphemia up and slipped her over the side, holding to her hands, and letting her gently down until I could reach her.

She said never a word, but screamed at times.

I carried her a little way up the shore and set her down.