Closer and closer he was driven in until their frightful roar almost deafened him.

A streak of early daylight now showed through the black cloud of rock that was gradually approaching.

He thought that this might be some cut in the cliffs and reversing his paddle propelled himself cautiously toward it.

While hesitatingly examining the entrance a sea struck him.

Another and another followed in quick succession and nearly in a senseless state, he was hurled into a little ravine.