A few Genoese pirates are among the islands, and are reported to have made some captures, but I have seen none.

There is nothing new from Constantinople.

No fresh attempt has been made by the emperor to recapture Tenedos." "Did you touch at Corfu on your way back ?" "I left there yesterday, signor.

A strange craft has been reported as having been seen on the coast.

She carries no flag, but from her appearance she is judged to be a Moor." "But we are at peace with the Moors," Francis said, "and it is years since they ventured on any depredations, excepting on their own waters." "That is so, signor, and I only tell you what was the report at Corfu.
She appeared to be a swift craft, rowing a great many oars.