The wood was dry, and blazed freely; and, though the wind blew very hard, yet it burned fairly out; so that I was certain, if there was any such thing as a ship, they must needs see it.
Como la madera estaba seca, prendió rápidamente y, aunque el viento soplaba con mucha intensidad, ardió lo suficiente como para que, si aquello era un barco, con toda certeza pudiera verla.