He had rashly sold the home of his ancestors there in the _Marina_, the vineyards,--all his legacy from the _Triton_, when he had acquired the _Mare Nostrum_.

It was his wish that Toni should redeem the property, installing himself in the ancient domicile of the Ferraguts.
He had money to spare for that and much more.
"I have no children and I like to feel that yours are occupying the house that was mine....

Perhaps when I get to be an old man--if they do not kill me, I will come to spend the summers with you.

Courage now, Toni!...

We shall yet go fishing together, as I used to go fishing with my uncle, the doctor." But the mate did not regain his spirits on hearing these optimistic affirmations.