Now get off on board as quickly as you can, for there is enough to keep you at work, till tomorrow morning, to get everything in readiness for a start.

You had best run in and say goodbye to my daughters, as it may be that you will not find time to return before sailing.

You can send your boy ashore for what things you require.

Matteo will accompany you." A few minutes later, Francis was on his way to the port, leaving Giuseppi to charter a gondola and follow with his trunks.

As Polani had said, he was occupied without intermission until the time for sailing next morning.