Suddenly his fingers relaxed.
He was hurled far out from the wheel.
His body shot through the air like a cannon ball.
In a moment more he struck the water and sank.
Fortunately he was close to the water, and the sudden shock of sinking revived his faculties again.
He sank, and then rose to the surface.
At first he only knew enough to swim, but as his senses gradually returned he finally realized his surroundings.
Glancing around he saw the Pegasus.
She had settled into the water close by, and the screw having been put in motion she glided toward him.
Pomp flung him a rope.