For it is impossible for us to haul our ships ashore and careen them, because, the enemy's vessels being as many or more than our own, we are constantly anticipating an attack. Indeed, they may be seen exercising, and it lies with them to take the initiative; and not having to maintain a blockade, they have greater facilities for drying their ships.
baina orain, hain luzaro geldi egon eta gero, gure ontziek ura egiten dute eta tripulazioak bajak izan ditu, ez baitago ontziak lehorrean konpontzen jarduterik, etsaiak-kopuruz gure parekoa edo haziagoa-edozein unetan jo dezakeelako erasoa.