I showed him the ruins of our boat, which we lost when we escaped, and which I could not stir with my whole strength then; but was now fallen almost all to pieces. Upon seeing this boat, Friday stood, musing a great while, and said nothing.
Potei bensì mostrargli i frantumi di quella scialuppa che senza averci potuto condurre a salvamento era stala trasportata dalla burrasca sopra la spiaggia e che tutte le mie forze non furono buone di smovere.