Saltram-on-Sea—29 May 1940 Summary

When Michael steps onto the Commander's boat, he finds himself standing in about four inches of water. The Commander assures Michael they just have to get the pump going to pump the water out and that it's nothing for Michael to worry about. Every time Michael tries to leave the boat to get back to town to see if Mr. Powney has returned from picking up his bull, the Commander detains Michael. When Michael returns to the pub, Daphne tells him Mr. Powney still hasn't returned, but then she tells him his farm is south so he doesn't have to drive through town to get. Michael walks the three miles to Mr. Powney's farm with Daphne's map, but Mr. Powney isn't there and not one car drives past Michael during his walk there or back to the pub.

Michael...