We came in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it on our left, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre because the ship was to unload its cargo there.

"Men, I see that during this voyage there will be hardship and a heavy loss not only of the cargo and ship, but also of our lives."

The next day, because we were being tossed so violently by the storm, they began to throw the cargo overboard.

After they had eaten all they wanted, they began to lighten the ship by dumping its cargo of wheat into the sea.