I shall indeed be glad to change it for a life at sea.

In truth, it is grievous to me to witness the sufferings of the slaves, and I would rather do any other work." "They are far better off than the Christians who fall into the hands of the Turks," the bailiff said; "and, moreover, it is because their countrymen are preparing to attack us that we are forced to use their labour in strengthening our fortifications.

They have naught to complain of in the way of food.

Still, I would myself gladly see their lot alleviated; but we could not afford to keep so great a number of captives in idleness; they must work for their living.

Had it not been for their labour we could never have built and fortified the city.