"I think the rope plan might be our best bet," Ulysses says. "Those of us who aren't weighted down could swim across and attach a rope -- on that island or on the boat, whichever you think would be more secure or easier to defend. Then the rest of us could make our way across while you defend the rope." He pauses. "I certainly don't like sending anyone into danger ahead of me, but this may be our only option."