Ten minutes go by, and the first man gives a yell and goes mad, and dances on the rope, and tries to pull it straight by seizing hold of the first piece that comes to his hand and hauling at it.
Passano dieci minuti, e quello sulla riva emette un latrato e s’infuria, e balla sul cavo, e prova a stenderlo, impadronendosi del primo pezzo che gli capita in mano e tirando.