"There we are," said Forester.
"What?" said Marco. "What is it?"
"Aground," said Forester.
"Aground?" repeated Marco.
"Yes," said Forester; "that's the sensation produced when a ship goes aground upon sand or soft mud."
So saying, Forester left the engine, and went up to the upper deck, followed by Marco. There were several persons there, looking out upon the water.
"Yes," said Forester, "we are aground. You see by the trees upon the bank that we are not moving."
Marco saw that they were at rest. He asked Forester what they were going to do.
Just at this moment the little bell sounded, and the engine, which had been stopped when the boat went aground, was put in motion again.