The boat was still too far away for the figure to be distinguished.

Leigh would have called to the captain, to use his glass; but he feared to hold out even a hope, to Patsey, that Jean might be in the boat.
A minute later the standing figure began to wave his arms wildly.
"It is Jean, it is Jean!" Patsey cried.

"He has made me out." It was well that Leigh had taken his place beside her, for suddenly her figure swayed; his arm closed round her and, calling to the captain to help him, he lowered her and laid her on the deck.
"My sister has fainted.

Bring a bucket of water." Madame Flambard took Patsey from him.
"She thinks she sees her husband in that boat," Leigh said.

"Pray try and get her round, before it comes up.