Then from the water turning, both fled away in haste

Then from the water turning, both fled away in haste; But now the boat of the sailors had neared the land so fast, They saw the lovely washers, away from the seashore hieing, And at once bethought them that they for shame away from the clothes were flying.

They called unto the maidens, as they sprang upon the beach: “Whither so fast are you fleeing, fair washers, we beseech? We are far-off wanderers, as well our looks are showing; Your linen may be stolen, if you leave it here, and from us in haste are going.”