The Allies need boats, I'm going to give them mine and my person." Knowing what was troubling his mate, he added, "Besides, they pay well.
These trips are very remunerative....

They will give me whatever I ask." For the first time in his existence on board the _Mare Nostrum_, the mate made a scornful gesture regarding the value of the cargo.
"I almost forgot," continued Ulysses, smiling in spite of his sadness.
"This trip flatters your ideals....

We are going to work for the Republic." They went to England and, taking on their cargo, set forth for the Dardanelles.

Ferragut wished to sail alone without the protection of the destroyers that were escorting the convoys.
He knew the Mediterranean well.

Besides, he was from a neutral country and the Spanish flag was flying from the poop of his vessel.