Then he returned to Neil.

Winnsome was holding his head in her arms.
He dropped upon his knees beside them and saw that life was returning full and strong in Neil's face.
"You will be able to walk in a few minutes," he said.

"You and Winnsome must leave here.

We are on the mainland and if you follow the shore northward you will come to the settlements.

I am going back for Marion." Neil made an effort to follow him as he rose to his feet.
"Nat--Nat--wait--" Winnsome held him back, frightened, tightening her arms about him.
"You must go with Winnsome," urged Nathaniel, seizing the hand that Neil stretched up to him.