The next work was to fling all the wire and telegraph instruments into the sea.

He then donned the dress, and with his paddle firmly jointed, began descending the cliff.

Reaching the water in safety, he plunged right into the breakers and paddled with all his strength from the shore.

Island after island was left behind and at daybreak he was to the seaward of most of them.

He selected the one that stood furthest out and steered for it.