2. many old ships as they had lost ; they also prepared a number of fishing barks, which they filled with archers and engines ; and thus they were in readiness to sail upon the first occasion.
1.  2. many old ships as they had lost ; they also prepared a number of fishing barks, which they filled with archers and engines ; and thus they were in readiness to sail upon the first occasion.  Pompey, who was sensible of what importance it was to keep Cæsar employed in these parts, sentL.