For three nights I have had no sleep, but all during that time much labour and more anxiety.

I could hold on longer; but at daybreak I must go out to the Turkish warship that lies in the offing.

She is a Turk, though she does not confess to it; and she it is who has brought hither the marauders who captured both your daughter and yourself.

It is needful that I go, for I hold a personal authority from the National Council to take whatever step may be necessary for our protection.

And when I go I should be clear-headed, for war may rest on that meeting.