The first object which saluted my eyes when I arrived on the coast was the sea, and a slave ship, which was then riding at anchor, and waiting for its cargo. These filled me with astonishment, which was soon converted into terror when I was carried on board. I was immediately handled and tossed up to see if I were sound by some of the crew; and I was now persuaded that I had gotten into a world of bad spirits, andthat they were going to kill me.

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Annabel Clayton

12 June, 11:00

The first object which saluted my eyes when I arrived on the coast was the sea, and a slave ship, which was then riding at anchor, and waiting for its cargo. These filled me with astonishment, which was soon converted into terror when I was carried on board. I was immediately handled and tossed up to see if I were sound by some of the crew; and I was now persuaded that I had gotten into a world of bad spirits, andthat they were going to kill me.

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Alisa Watson · Answer 1

The first thing he saw when he reached the shore was a slave ship that was waiting for cargo. He was surprised until he was taken on board and treated as if he was a slave.

Macie Peck · Answer 2

Paraphrase is to keep the same meaning but simplify it so simply read the excerpt and simplify what they are saying