Answer: They tied me up, then, plumb / amidships, back to the mast, lashed to the mast, / and took themselves again to rowing."
Explanation:
<em>The Odyssey</em> is an ancient Greek poem written by Homer. It tells a story about Odysseus' return home from the war at Troy.
In this particular excerpt, the crew ties Odysseus so that he does not lose his mind because of the sirens' song. He told his men to tie him, so that he does not drown himself. They follow his instructions and do as he desires, which indicates that they respect him.
