"Phew! but that was a narrow escape!" muttered Shep, when the shore
had been left behind and they could catch their breath.
"We are not out of danger yet!" said Snap. "This fire may be worse
than we think. If it takes in the whole lake district, we'll be
hemmed in on all sides."
"Look!" exclaimed Giant. "Am I mistaken, or is a storm coming up?"
and he pointed to the sky.
"Those are certainly clouds, not smoke," said Whopper. "Oh, I hope
it does rain and puts out the fire. I shouldn't like to see this
fine forest destroyed."
"Nor I," added Snap.
"If it is burned down it will be Mr. Felps's loss," came from Giant.
"He said he had bought the district up, you'll remember."
As they pulled along, well away from the shore, they suddenly heard
a mad cry for aid.
"What's that?" asked Snap.
"A man on shore!" ejaculated Whopper. "See him---over on yonder
rocks!"
"It is that Barrock!" said Shep.
"Help me!" came from the man, who was waving his arms wildly. "Take
me off, or I'll be burnt up!"
"Let us row to him," said Snap.
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