"Do that and I'll carry a dozen sick priests to Spain, even though they choose to wear chain shirts--for penance." The Abbot smiled, then, lifting his hand, pronounced some words in Latin, which, as he did not understand them, Goody found very comforting.

As they passed his lips the _Great Yarmouth_ began to move, for the sailors were hoisting up her anchor.
"As I do not accompany you on this voyage, fare you well," he said.

"The saints go with you, as shall my prayers.

Since you will not pass the Gibraltar Straits, where I hear many infidel pirates lurk, given good weather your voyage should be safe and easy.

Again farewell.