It is not for me to question what the captain says, I just do as I am told.

But I own it does seem hard, keeping a young fellow like you chained up as if you were a wild beast.

If he had got Pisani or Zeno as a prisoner, and wanted to make doubly sure that they would not escape, it would be all well enough, but for a lad like you, with one man always at the door, and the window barred so that a lion couldn't break through, I do think it hard to keep you chained like this; and the worst of it is, we are going to have to stop here to look after you till the captain gets back, and that may be three weeks or a month, who knows!" "Why don't you keep your mouth shut, Philippo ?" the other man growled.
"It's always talk, talk with you.

We are chosen because the captain can rely upon us." "He can rely upon anyone," Philippo retorted, "who knows that he will get his throat cut if he fails in his duty." "Well, come along," the other said, "I don't want to be staying here all night.

Your dagger isn't here, that's certain, and as I am off guard at present, I want to be going." As soon as he was left alone, Francis unearthed the dagger, feeling sure that no fresh visit would be made him that evening.