Cutting loose the anchors, they left them in the sea and at the same time untied the ropes that held the rudders. Then they hoisted the foresail to the wind and made for the beach.
十九世纪冒险故事 Thrilling Adventures By Land And Sea by James O. Brayman
" Clew up and furl the fore-topsail! " shouted Captain G. The topsail furled of itself, for the moment the weather sheet was started, it blew away from the bolt-rope; the foresail was immediately hauled up and furled.