Question

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.
Paraphrase this excerpt.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.