I saw them pulling in the ropes with combined movement.

I saw them leaning over the side of the boat, nearest the shore, and together trying to lift something heavy over into it.

I saw the water dripping as they raised it--and then I think I must have swooned.

For I knew nothing further till I heard Richard's voice, and, raising my head, saw him leaping from the boat upon the bank.

The other boat was further out, and was approaching slowly.