and when they had hoisted it up, they used helps, under-girding the ship; and, fearing lest they should be cast upon the Syrtis, they lowered the gear, and so were driven.
And whanne this was takun vp, þei vsiden helpis, girdinge togidere þe schippe; and dredden, lest þei schulden falle into sondi placis. And whanne þe vessel was vndur set, so þei weren borun.