Have you any other proofs of your own character, Signor Tenente, than the commission you have shown me?
for Sir Smees, as I have been taught to call the commander of the lugger, has one, too, that has an air of as much authenticity as this you have shown; and he wears quite as English-looking a uniform; how am I to judge between you ?" "That difficulty has been foreseen, Signor Vice-governatore, and I come well provided with the necessary proofs.

I handed you my commission, as that is a document which, if wanting, might throw a distrust on all other proofs.

But here is a communication from your superior at Florence, recommending us to the kindness of the authorities of all the Tuscan ports, which you will readily understand.

Captain Cuffe has furnished me with other proofs, which you can look over at your leisure." Andrea Barrofaldi now set about a cautious and deliberate examination of the papers shown him.

They proved to be of a nature to remove every doubt; and it was not possible to distrust the party that presented them.