You will remain here, and I shall not be seen.

The rushes and undergrowth are higher further along.

But if there is danger while I am absent get out and go straight westward until you find the marsh, then keep along its banks due south," and drawing up the boat to the bank the shrewd, big-boned fellow disappeared into the dark undergrowth.
There were no signs yet of the break of day.

Indeed, the stars were now hidden, and the great plane of water was every moment growing more indistinct as we both sat in silence.

My ears were strained to catch the dipping of an oar or a voice, but beyond the lapping of the water beneath the boat there was no other sound.