[Meanwhile, Edgeworth isn't to the shallows yet thanks mainly to how often he's having to stop to answer questions, but he is finally within reach of them.]

It took over an hour to reach the buoy, so cramps were never a concern. As for the boat, I told the sailor I hired that I'll be returning sometime before dusk. Unfortunately, given the circumstances, I couldn't give him a more specific time, but yes, he will come back sometime during the afternoon.