You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.

So thick, our navy scarce could sheer their way

a cashed-up bogan

Armed with the weapon which was destined to destroy himself, Imnaz sprang down the ladder, — found the door, and, emerging from the abode of crime, sought a more secure resting place, leaving his hostess to discover, with return of day, in whose blood were imbrued the hands of an hospiticide.