So I must lie helpless and hear what went on.

They went ashore, and soon the ship groaned and creaked over the rollers, but stopped before she was afloat.

Men came then and cast things on board, which were the fagots and the peat for firing; but I could not cry out, for my head was too closely muffled.

I think you would say that I was gagged.

The noise of the fight went on, and seemed to come nearer.