He was poring over a small document which he held in his hand.

He waved to them excitedly.
"He's got news!" Quest muttered.
With much shouting the boat was brought to the side of the barge.

The Professor was hauled up.

He stumbled blindly across towards the gangway and came up the steps with amazing speed.

He came straight to Quest and Lenora and gripped the former by the arm.
"Look!" he cried.