I ought to have been on board three hours ago, but took too much wine, and lay down for an hour or two and overslept myself.

Do you think you can row quietly up alongside so that I can slip on board unnoticed?
If so I will give you a ducat for your trouble." "We can do that," the fishermen said.

"We have just come from the ship now, and have sold them our catch of today.

There were half a dozen other boats lying beside her, bargaining for their fish.

Besides they are taking on board firewood and other stores that have been left till the last moment.