But Mr. Morton's strength
served him in good stead; and, notwithstanding the heavy burden,
he succeeded in reaching the bank in safety, though with much
exhaustion.
John no sooner reached the bank than he fainted away. The great
danger which he had just escaped, added to his own efforts, had
proved too much for him.
Mr. Morton, fortunately knew how to act in such emergencies. By
the use of the proper remedies, he was fortunately brought to
himself, and his preserver offered to accompany him home. John
still felt giddy, and was glad to accept Mr. Morton's offer. He
knew that his father would be angry with him for having the boat
fitted up without his knowledge, especially as he had directed
Mr. Plane to charge it to his father's account. Supposing that
Squire Haynes approved, the carpenter made no objections to doing
so. But even the apprehension of his father's anger was swallowed
up by the thought of the great peril from which he had just
escaped, and the discomfort of the wet clothes which he had on.
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