It is not to be wondered at that under these
most trying circumstances, the boat's crew, having nothing to eat, and
exhausted by the fatigues of the day, after pulling about for a
considerable time, should have dropped the oars accompanying the action
with language more forcible than elegant. Happily the cessation of their
labor was of short duration, for they soon yielded to the admonitions
and entreaties of Boyton's friends, who sought by every possible means
to buoy up their spirits, although they, as well as the crew, were of
the opinion that any further attempt to find Paul would be utterly
futile. The joy of all may easily be imagined when they heard the echo
of a distant hail, amid the roaring of the wind and hissing of the
seething water, that once more restored their hope and confidence in
him and announced after all that he had not been lost beyond, recovery.
A little more pulling in the right direction brought the boat alongside
of him, when, despite the entreaties of the crew and the great risks he
was running, he refused to get on board, but continued with undaunted
courage and characteristic firmness in his endeavor to accomplish the
daring task.
Boyton was missed for the last time and found again about 10:30 o'clock.
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