He has a start, but he is powerless to hasten, as he may not leave this box lest those who carry him may suspect.

For them to suspect would be to prompt them to throw him in the stream where he perish.

This he knows, and will not.

Now men, to our Council of War, for here and now, we must plan what each and all shall do." "I shall get a steam launch and follow him," said Lord Godalming.
"And I, horses to follow on the bank lest by chance he land," said Mr.
Morris.
"Good!" said the Professor, "both good.

But neither must go alone.
There must be force to overcome force if need be.