As our boat was nearing the river shore, the boatman stopped its engine and set the boat adrift. We were uncertain of the reason. Then the boatman told us to speak in a low tone.
“Wait for a few minutes before we go onto the shore,” advised the boatman.
“But why?” I asked.
“You’ll see,” he answered.
After ten minutes, the boatman signalled us to alight from the boat. Then he tied the...