In the treacherous waters of the English Channel the brilliant young
Foreign Secretary supported Madge Capperton with one arm, while with the
other he swam strongly towards the only floating object in view.
As they drew near he perceived that it was a large ship's ventilator. It
was sinking fast, and from its mouth protruded the heads of two men
engaged in a life-and-death struggle. They were Capperton and
Blütherski.
With a cry of encouragement Carmichael redoubled his efforts.