When I have got across, run to Ellan as hard as you can tear, and tell them that we are cut off by the tide on the Stack.

They'll bring round the life-boat.
It's our only chance." "What are you going to do ?" asked Montagu, terrified.

"Why, Eric, it's death to attempt swimming that.

Heavens!" And he drew Eric back hastily, as another vast swell of water came rolling along, shaking its white curled mane, like a sea-monster bent on destruction.
"Monty, it's no use," said Eric hastily, tearing off his jacket and waistcoat; "I'm not going to let Russell die on that ledge of rock.

I shall try to reach him, whatever happens to me.