Finding the dark water empty, the men quickly regret their course of action.

Heedless of the warning, the burly seals spread out as they swim, until the spell around them weakens and they become human once more.

“Great idea!” cuts in Steady Beard. “How about a demonstration?”

“Quick, while we’ve a chance!” whispers Hasty Beard, leading the way to the boat.

With a rumble, the island sinks slowly into the sea, carrying all hands with it.

“Right, then. Let’s be off!” commands Brave Beard, striking a leaderly pose.

The orbs lead on, out through the cavern’s deep tunnels and beyond the island.

Surfacing, they find themselves men once more, who, for the moment, splash about like happy children under the moonlit sky.

“Er, hullo,” stammers Brave Beard.

The absurdity of underwater speech only adds to the wonder apparent on his face.

“Really very sorry for scuttling your promotion and all that,” offers Steady Beard.

“Give me water, and I’ll teach it to carry me!”

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