He fancied that every wave behind him was a pursuing boat, and he redoubled his exertions, increasing rapidly his distance from the Chateau, but exhausting his strength.

• 每一个较高的浪头都象是一只来追赶他的小船，于是他就使足了劲拉开了他和小船之间的距离，但这样反复做了几次以后，他的体力便消耗得很厉害。