First it would rear then plunge.

As it neared them they saw that it was Billy Gordon's boat, bearing himself and George Baker.
"Cast a line! I don't dare get near," shouted Billy when close enough to make his voice heard.
"We haven't any.

Cast your own," answered Harriet.
George did the casting.

He failed three times but on the fourth cast Harriet caught the line and quickly made it fast to a cleat at the forward end being nearly swept overboard in the effort.

The "Red Rover" straightened out on her course.