"I'm going to try to cross the deck."
"Don't do it, Sam. You will be swept into the sea instantly. Wait! I have a plan."
"What is it?"
"Can you work your way along the rope railing to where I am?"
"I can swim over to you."
"Come on, then, but keep tight hold of the rail."
"Here's the flagstaff," shouted Sam. "I've got my bearings now."
"You will need something more than that to get you out of this scrape. Come up close to me and I'll tell you what to do."
"Here I am. Where are you?"
Dan reached out a hand, grasping the arm of his companion.