" But it will serve only when we are sailing by the wind, " I explained. " When running more freely, with the wind astern abeam, or on the quarter, it will be necessary for me to steer" .
" 可是这办法只能在顺风时管用," 我,"
是驾驶得灵活一点,风从船后、船尾或是横向吹来,
就非得
己掌舵不可了。"