Pencroft prudently lowered the foresail, not wishing to be caught by a sudden gust while carrying too much canvas; it was perhaps an unnecessary precaution on such a calm night, but Pencroft was a prudent sailor and cannot be blamed for it.
Era quizá demasiada precaución para una noche tranquila, pero Pencroff era un marino prudente y nadie hubiera podido en esta ocasión censurarlo.