Then I will fasten your hands to a bar well above your head, so that you can't get at the rope with your teeth.

I will leave you here till your comrade comes in the morning." "I would rather that you killed me at once, signor," the man said.
"Thomaso will be furious at your having made your escape, for he will certainly come in for a share of the fury of the captain.

There are three or four of the crew remaining behind, and no doubt they will keep me locked up till the ship returns, and in that case the captain will be as good as his word.

You had better kill me at once." "But what am I to do, Philippo?
I must ensure my own safety.

If you will suggest any way by which I can do that, I will." "I would swear any oath you like, signor, that I will not give the alarm.