"My people have long been below, and I have dreamt thrice of shipwreck, and twice of a heavy sirocco, since thou hast been expected." "Thou hast had more time to wrong the customs.

Is the felucca ready for her work ?" "As for the customs, there is little chance of gain in this greedy city.

The senators secure all profits to themselves and their friends, while we of the barks are tied down to low freights and hard bargains.

I have sent a dozen casks of lachryma christi up the canals since the masquers came abroad, and beyond that I have not occasion.

There is enough left for thy comfort, at need.