"I can, upon proper request being made!" GOSPODAR (_taking off his cap_).

"I ask your courtesy, Captain.

I am the representative and accredited officer of the National Council of the Land of the Blue Mountains, in whose waters you now are; and on their account I ask for a formal interview on urgent matters." The Turk, who was, I am bound to say, in manner most courteous as yet, gave some command to his officers, whereupon the companion-ladders and stage were lowered and the gangway manned, as is usual for the reception on a ship of war of an honoured guest.
CAPTAIN.

"You are welcome, sir--you and your two companions--as you request." The Gospodar bowed.

Our companion-ladder was rigged on the instant, and a launch lowered.