In case of any imminent or actual loss or misfortune, it shall be lawful and necesary to and for the assured, his or their factors, servant and assigns to sue, labour and travel for in and about the defene safeguard and recovery of the said goods and merchandise, or any part thereof without prejudice to his insurance, nor shall the acts of the assured or assurers. In covering, saving and preserving the property insured, in case of disaster, be sonsidered a waiver or an acceptance of abandonment; to the charges whereof the said assurers will contribute according to the rate and quantity of the sum herein insured.
