Terrible coward as he was deemed, though, this was not in Harry Paul's disposition.  He possessed all the stern, dogged determination of the true Englishman--that determination which has made our race renowned throughout the length and breadth of the world.  He had determined to save this drowning man; he felt that it was incumbent upon him to give his best efforts to that end; so, setting his teeth, he cleverly managed to elude every clutch made at him, and swam on.