We have placed two miles between ourselves and those villains." The villa was now a mass of flames.

Exclamations of fury broke from the men servants, while the women cried with anger at the sight of the destruction.
"Do not concern yourselves," the merchant said.

"The house can be rebuilt, and I will see that none of you are the poorer for the loss of your belongings.
"Now, girls, let us sit down here and hear from Francisco how it is that he has once again been your saviour." "Before I begin, signor, tell me whether there are any ships of war in the port, and how far that is distant from us ?" "It is not above six miles on the other side of the island.

That is to say, we have been going towards it since we left the villa.
"See," he broke off, "there are flames rising in three or four directions.

The rest of those villains are at their work." "But are there any war galleys in the port ?" Francis interrupted.
"Yes.