Translations
Terrified that we would be smashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed desperately for daylight.
Fearing we might be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight.
Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
Fearing that we would run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak.

