Downstream

evaded, while no little
difficulty was found in
procuring a recess from
which to jump off. At length
however, Burns saw an
opportunity. The boatman
below gave the signal, and in
a few seconds Burns doffed
his clothes, mounted the
bridge and dropped on to the
parapet. After a careful
survey, with a loud shout he
plunged.’ Burns then swam
the overarm stroke, and