The contagion spread fast; everywhere sails unfurled and towers and other heavy fighting gear went by the board. Some fought on, and only long after nightfall, when many a ship was blazing from the firebrands thrown upon them, was the work done.
The spread of infection was rapid; everywhere flags were unfurled, and heavy fighting equipment was destroyed. Some fought on, and only after nightfall, when many ships were ablaze from the firebrands thrown upon them, did the battle end.