Mr. Fogg, in order not to deviate from his course, furled his sails and increased the force of the steam; but the vessel's speed slackened, owing to the state of the sea, the long waves of which broke against the stern.
Fogg, afin de ne point s'écarter de sa route, dut serrer ses voiles et forcer de vapeur. Néanmoins, la marche du navire fut ralentie, attendu l'état de la mer, dont les longues lames brisaient contre son étrave.