Hans and Pete moved along the bank, snubbing with a thin Manila rope from tree to tree, while Thornton remained in the boat, helping its descent by means of a pole, and shouting directions to the shore.
(Hans and Pete; moved; along the bank) (Hans and Pete; snubbing; with a thin Manila rope from tree to tree) (Thornton; remained; in the boat) (Thornton; helping; its descent)
Hans and Pete Hans and Pete Thornton Thornton
moved snubbing remained helping
along the bank
with a thin Manila rope from tree to tree
in the boat
its descent