Then I urged them to cut and run set sail but would they listen Not those mutinous fools there was too much wine to swill too many sheep to slaughter down along the beach and shambling longhorn cattle?

In this passage, the speaker expresses frustration with a group of rebellious individuals who prioritize indulgence over their safety and responsibilities. Despite the urgency to escape, their intoxication and distractions keep them from heeding the warning. The imagery of excess—wine, sheep, and cattle—highlights their hedonistic choices, reflecting a deeper theme of human folly in the face of impending danger.