Gino is a gondolier." "And of good skill ?" "I say nothing of his arm or his leg, both of which are well enough in their places; but when it comes to knowing men and things--poor Gino is but a gondolier! The lad hath a most excellent heart, and is never backward to serve a friend.

I love him, but thou would'st not have me say more than the truth will warrant." "Well, keep thy felucca in readiness, for we know not the moment it may be needed." "Thou hast only to bring thy freight, Signore, to have the bargain fulfilled." "Adieu.

I would recommend to thee to keep apart from all other trades, and to see that the revelries of to-morrow do not debauch thy people." "God speed thee, Signor Roderigo.

Naught shall be wanting." The Bravo stepped into his gondola, which glided from the felucca's side with a facility which showed that an arm skilled in its use held the oar.

He waved his hand in adieu to Stefano, and then the boat disappeared among the hulls that crowded the port.
For a few minutes the padrone of the Bella Sorrentina continued to pace her decks, snuffing the fresh breeze that came in over the Lido, and then he sought his rest.