I will make straight across the island, and get hold of a boat there, so as to be well away before your escape is known in the morning." "Well, look here, Philippo.

I believe you are sincere, and you shall take the oath you hold most sacred." "You can accompany me, signor, if you will.

Keep my hands tied till we are on the other side of the island, and stab me if I give the alarm." "I will not do that, Philippo.

I will trust you altogether; but first take the oath you spoke of." Philippo swore a terrible oath, that he would abstain from giving the alarm, and would cross the island and make straight for the mainland.
Francis at once cut the bonds.
"You will lose your share of the plunder, Philippo, and you will have to keep out of the way to avoid the captain's rage.

Therefore I advise you, when you get to Tunis, to embark in the first ship that sails.