Summary
Charley Le Grant's nocturnal encounter with Big Alec, who is illicitly fishing with prohibited nets, sets off a chain of events that unfolds like a richly woven tapestry. As Charley valiantly confronts Big Alec in a dimly lit sailor's dive, the air is thick with tension, and the defiance emanating from Big Alec is palpable. However, it is the enigmatic Yellow Handkerchief who masterminds a plan to subtly manipulate the fate of both Charley and Big Alec, by strategically placing a submerged piece of piling near buoy number four, which ultimately leads to a dramatic and action-packed sequence of events. As Charley engages a new, faster boat to pursue Big Alec, the stakes are elevated, and the audience is left on the edge of their seats, anticipating the outcome of this high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The subsequent rescue of Charley by Mary Rebecca serves as a poignant reminder of the human element in this gripping narrative, which is expertly woven by writer Emma Bell Clifton.
Synopsis
Charley Le Grant comes upon Big Alec fishing at night with illegal nets. They fight, but Big Alec's boat is the faster one and he gets away. Mary Rebecca sees the chase and later chides Charley for his poor sailing tactics. Charley bravely confronts Big Alec in a sailor's dive. Big Alec is defiant; he acknowledges he is without the law, but defies Charley, and says he will continue to fish. Yellow Handkerchief decides to take a hand. Under cover of darkness he places a half-submerged piece of piling near buoy number four, planning that either Charley's or Big Alec's boat will run amuck. Charley engages a new and faster boat. The next day he chases Big Alec and has almost caught him when his boat jams the submerged pile. The boat goes over, and Charley, stunned, is thrown into the bay. Mary commands a boat and goes to his rescue, saves him; Charley is grateful, Mary indifferent. Charley goes into the dive again after Big Alec.
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