These straight shafts, of fair proportions, supported an architrave of horizontal slabs, the overhanging portion of which formed a semi-arch over the sea. At intervals, under this natural shelter, there spread out vaulted entrances in beautiful curves, into which the waves came dashing with foam and spray.
A ciertos intervalos, y debajo de aquel cobertizo natural, sorprendía la mirada aberturas ojivales de un admirable dibujo, a través de las cuáles venían a precipitarse, formando montañas de espuma, las olas irritadas del mar.