Yes, that is the way I mean; keep your hand on that rope so as not to make a mistake.

Now take this knife; don't drop it.

The moment the boat touches the water--an instant before, if possible--cut the rope you have hold on.

Then hurry forward and cut the other.

You understand ?" "I--I think so; I am to cut this first and then the other." "Yes; now don't fail.