Some isles in the sea stood quiet and still like ebony sculptures.

我携着食的饭匣向沙岸上走来，在一只泊系着的渔里面坐着。

A number of fishing–smacks and coasting boats, some retaining the fantastic fashion of ancient galleys, were discernible on the Red Sea.

在红海上，飘浮着星罗棋布的渔和小船，有些船只，依然还保持着古代船只的那种美丽的式样。