With his failing strength and stiff limbs, it was no slight task to get into place; and the return, though less laborious to the horses, was equally dangerous, because Gilbert was scarcely able to support himself without help.
由于他力气丧失,手脚麻木,坐稳可不容易;回程不那么费力,也同样危险,因为如果没人帮忙,吉尔伯特无法坐稳。