The young man was not of age when his father was captured, but he is so now, and was therefore able to raise the sum required.

I will go down to the port with you myself, hand over the ransom, and welcome Suleiman, whom I know well, back from his captivity." The transfer was speedily made; a heavy purse was handed to Gervaise, and Suleiman was a free man.
"Send me word, if you can, when you return to Rhodes," the latter said, as he bade farewell to the young knight.

"I shall be anxious until I hear.

Fortune was with us as we sailed hither, but it may desert you on your return.

Should aught befall you, tell your captors that if they bring you to me I will pay any ransom that they could, in fairness, require.