Then they would lower a boat and come to our assistance; and, after quarter of an hour's effort, would get us clean out of their way, so that they could go on; and we would thank them so much, and ask them to give us a tow.
Alors ils mettaient une barque a l’eau pour venir nous aider. Apres un quart d’heure d’efforts, ils finissaient par nous écarter de leur chemin, afin de pouvoir continuer.