HALE

Steady now! Here I come—all right! I didn't even get my feet wet!

HULL

Let me take a good look at your disguise. Hm—brown homespun suit—yes—that's a poor enough fit even for a penniless schoolmaster. And that hat! Yes, it'll disguise you all right.

HALE

I hope so. Give me an oar, I'll help you pull to the gunboat.

HULL

Here you are. [rattle of oar in oarlock] All ready?

HALE

Pull away, [noise of regular rattle of oars in the lock and the swish of water continuing]