So I stood in my boat waving the cloak over my head and shouting "Halloo!" with all the breath in my body.

I durst not wait more than a moment to watch for a reply.
None came, but instead, the yards bellied with the wind.

I flung myself with a groan on my seat, and took back my oars.

Already the waterman was within shouting distance, and his comrades not far behind.

But I heeded not their cries, and plunged my oars once again in bitter chase.
It was long before I durst look round.