Sir John hailed it as it came along.
"Who is it calls ?" a voice said.
"It is I--Sir John Boswell.

Pray take me on board, Sir Almeric.

It is a somewhat special matter." The order was given, the galley slaves ceased rowing, and the boat ran alongside.

Gervaise unclasped his mantle and gave it to Sir John, and then followed him on board.
"I congratulate you on your return, and on your good fortune in having, as your letter stated, made a prosperous voyage," Sir John said, as he shook hands with the commander of the galley.
"I would speak a word with you aside," he added in a low voice.
Sir Almeric moved with him a few paces from the other knights.
"I am sent here by our bailiff, Sir Almeric.

I have a Turkish prisoner here with me who is to be landed with those you have taken.