What a depth of genuine human kindness that stern exterior concealed! And every now and then, when the storm blew loudest, the Doctor would stand still for a moment, and offer up a short intense prayer, or ejaculation, that help and safety might come to his beloved charge in their exposure and peril.
Six or seven hours passed away; at last the wind began to sink, and the sea to be less violent.

The tide was on the turn.

The carriage drove up with, more men and lights, and the thoughtful servant brought with him the school surgeon, Dr.Underhay.Long and anxiously did they watch the ebbing tide, and when it had gone out sufficiently to allow of two stout planks being laid across the channel, an active sailor ventured over with a light, and in a few moments stood by Eric's side.

Eric saw him coming, but was too weak and numb to move; and when the sailor lifted up the unconscious Russell from his knees, Eric was too much exhausted even to speak.

The man returned for him, and lifting him on his back crossed the plank once more in safety, and carried them both to the carriage, where Dr.Underhay had taken care to have everything likely to revive and sustain them.