He has ships on many seas." "I have inferred that Mr.Hardy does not like him." "Considering my words carefully, I should say that Mr.Hardy does not like Mr.Van Zoon and that Mr.Van Zoon does not like Mr.Hardy." "I'm not seeking to be intrusive, but is it just business rivalry ?" "You are not intrusive, Master Robert.

But my knowledge seldom extends beyond matters of business." "Which means that you might be able to tell me, but you deem it wiser not to do so." "The storm increases, Master Robert.

The snow is almost blinding.

I repeat that it is a most excellent fire before which we are standing.

Mr.Hardy and your friends will be here presently and we shall have food." "It seems to me, Master Jonathan, that the people of New York eat much and often." "It sustains life and confers a harmless pleasure." "To return a moment to Adrian Van Zoon.