He then sent up his name to the grand master, and was immediately conducted to his room.
"I am glad to see you back, Tresham.

I have been uneasy about you.

Have you fulfilled your mission without adventure ?" "Without any adventure, sir, save that we were once chased by a pirate on our way east, but escaped in the darkness.

Save for that, the voyage has been wholly uneventful.

I have received the ransom, and handed the purse to your treasurer." "I am glad that your first command has turned out so well.