I have them all safe upon the ship." "They had best find their wits again, for I shall have work for every man of them ere the sun set.

It is my intention, if it seems good to you, to try a venture against these Norman and Genoese rovers." "They carry caviare and certain very noble spices from the Levant aboard of ships from Genoa," quoth Sir Oliver.

"We may come to great profit through the business.

I pray you, master-shipman, that when you go on board you pour a helmetful of sea-water over any of my rogues whom you may see there." Leaving the lusty knight and the Mayor of Lepe, Sir Nigel led the Company straight down to the water's edge, where long lines of flat lighters swiftly bore them to their vessel.

Horse after horse was slung by main force up from the barges, and after kicking and plunging in empty air was dropped into the deep waist of the yellow cog, where rows of stalls stood ready for their safe keeping.