Their boat got stuck fast while it was chasing Francisco; so we waded out and took them.

They made some resistance, but beyond a few slashes, and two or three thumps from their oars, no harm was done." "That is right, Matteo.

I am glad you have had a skirmish with them at last.

Now go in and change your things.

I shall have you on my hands with rheumatism." "I will do that at once, and I hope you will have some hot spiced wine ready, by the time I have changed, for I am nearly frozen." The embers of a fire, outside the tent, were soon stirred together, and in a few minutes the wine was prepared.