Finally the boy reached the tail.  He dare not look down at the sea to see how much closer they were now, for the sight might unnerve him and prove disastrous to his purpose.  So, glazing his vision to all except his environs and intent, he wrapped his legs around the narrowing body of the machine, let go with his arms, and in a crouching posture seized the tangled wires.  Two or three tugs and he had them free.  He announced this fact with as loud a yell as he could.