From conversation he overheard on the seventh evening, he learned that Corfu had been sighted that day.

For some hours the vessel's sails had been lowered, and she had remained motionless; but she was now again making for the land, and in the course of another two hours a landing was to be made.
The boats had all been got in readiness, and the men were to muster fully armed.

Although, as they understood, the carrying off of two girls was their special object, it was intended that they should gather as much plunder as could be obtained.

The island was rich, for many wealthy Venetians had residences there.

Therefore, with the exception of a few men left on board to take care of the galley, the whole were to land.