85. I embarked on the ship all my family and kindred.

86. Cattle of the field, beasts of the field, craftsmen, all, I embarked.

87. A fixed time Shamash had appointed, [saying]:

88. “When the senders of rain shall rain upon you a mighty rainstorm at evening,

89. Embark upon the ship and close thy door.”

90. The appointed time approached,

91. The senders of rain sent at evening a heavy rainstorm.

92. I observed the appearance of the day,

93. The day was terrible to look upon.

94. I embarked upon the ship, I closed my door.