The ropes were then removed, and the hatch taken off.
"What fooling are you up to ?" one of the Genoese exclaimed, angrily, as they rushed up on deck.

"You have nearly stifled us down below putting on the hatch and fastening it." He stopped abruptly as, on gaining the deck, he saw a crowd of armed figures round him, for a lantern had been placed so as to throw a light upon the spot.
"You are prisoners," the captain said.

"It is useless to attempt resistance." "Help, help, treachery!" one of the Genoese shouted at the top of his voice.
"It is useless for you to shout," the captain said, "you are miles away from your fleet.

Now, do you surrender, or are we to attack you ?" Taken by surprise, and unarmed, the Genoese who had gained the deck sullenly replied that they surrendered.

They were bound and led away, and the others ordered to come up on deck.