It is much more probable that he had formed an erroneous estimate of the number of those who would demand a passage, and that he found himself, when it was too late to alter his arrangements, unable to keep his word.

After the soldiers had embarked, room was found for the families of many.

But still there remained on the water side a great multitude clamouring piteously to be taken on board.

As the last boats put off there was a rush into the surf.

Some women caught hold of the ropes, were dragged out of their depth, clung till their fingers were cut through, and perished in the waves.