Vaudelier, with much exertion, succeeded in saving the almost dying
sufferer. Conveying him to the cabin, which was of sufficient size to
contain two berths, he placed him upon one of them, and proceeded to
ascertain his ailments. These, as far as he could discover them,
consisted of a broken arm, a severe contusion of the head, and several
severe scalds. The wounded man's endeavors to aid in his own rescue had
been too violent, and on being placed in the berth he had fainted. After
administering such relief as he was able, he returned to the
stern-sheets, hoisted the sails, and the boat, which had been drifting
down-stream, again approached the wreck.
The flames of the Chalmetta were now extinguished. Before the benevolent
physician could reach her, the Flatfoot had taken her in tow, and both
were rapidly leaving him. Further pursuit was useless; so, taking in
the stay-sail, he put the boat about, and again turned his attention to
the sufferer.
The boat's progress, assisted by the current, was very rapid, and she
soon reached the island.
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