“You fallin’ out of the boat the way you did and upsetting it.”
“Oh, so I upset the boat?”
“Don’t you remember nothin’ about it?” Fleur asked, raising the lantern so he could see Flash to better advantage.
“I don’t remember it that way.”
“You’re sure a sight,” Fleur said quickly. “Must have had a bad time of it. How did you get out alive?”
“Swam through Gersham Pass and walked around the lake.”
“And all the time Mr. Rascomb and Mr. Doyle was worried sick thinkin’ you was drowned! Mr. Rascomb said you went down just like a rock and never came to the top even. They kept draggin’, long as they dast. Then they gave you up and made a dash through the gap. Barely made it by the skin o’ their teeth.”
“Where is Rascomb now?”
“Him and your friend started for town ’bout an hour ago to notify the coroner. They’ll be happy to see you back safe and sound.”
“Surprised is the right word.”