But there can be no doubt that 'ze Ving-y-Ving' means to enter our bay again, and there stands the 'Signor Smees' examining us with a glass, as if he, too, contemplated another interview." "It strikes me, Vice-governatore, that it would be a sin next to heresy to doubt the character of those who so loyally put their trust in us.

No republican would dare to anchor in the bay of Porto Ferrajo a second time.

_Once_ it might possibly be done; but _twice ?_--no, never, never." "I do not know but you are right, Vito, and I am sure I hope so.

Will you descend to the port and see that the forms are complied with?
Then glean such useful circumstances as you can." The crowd was now in motion toward the lower part of the town to meet the lugger; and at this suggestion the podesta hurried down in the throng, to be in readiness to receive the "Signor Smees" as soon as he should land.

It was thought more dignified and proper for the vice-governatore to remain, and await to hear the report of the supposed English officer where he was.