I was no less at a loss to conjecture whither the current, if suffered to control my vehicle, would finally transport me.
The disappearance of lights and buildings, and the diminution of the noises, acquainted me that I had passed the town.

It was impossible longer to hesitate.

The shore was to be regained by one way only, which was swimming.

To any exploit of this kind, my strength and my skill were adequate.

I threw away my loose gown; put the pocket-book of the unfortunate Watson in my mouth, to preserve it from being injured by moisture; and committed myself to the stream.
I landed in a spot incommoded with mud and reeds.