But the lake was groaning with a wind from the north, and several canoes near the beach were bobbing up and down.

The dancer paused a moment at the very edge of the water, and looked back at Robert.

Then he advanced into the waves themselves.
All the young prisoner's indecision departed in a flash.

The signal was complete and he understood.

He sprang violently against the French soldier who stood nearest him and knocked him to the ground.