“‘Do you hear? One would say it was the noise of the sea.’
“‘Impossible!’
“‘It is the groaning of the waves!’
“‘It is true.’
“‘Light! light!’
“After five fruitless attempts, Andreoli succeeded in obtaining light. It was three o’clock.
“The voice of violent waves was heard. They were almost touching the surface of the sea!
“‘We are lost!’ cried Zambecarri, seizing a large bag of sand.
“‘Help!’ cried Andreoli.
“The car touched the water, and the waves came up to their breasts.