After the exclamations of satisfaction by the knights had ceased, he recounted their own adventures, which were heard with lively interest.
"I hope indeed that Santoval will burn that fishing boat, and that we shall capture the pirates," the commander said.

"We have need of more slaves to carry out the works at Rhodes.

Now, let us to supper, gentlemen, and then to sleep.

In six hours we will be off again, for if some more of these villains have escaped and carried the news to Hassan Ali, our swords may be sorely needed by Ricord and Santoval tomorrow.".