I will see that you do not lack employment; and the fact that you are able to act as interpreter will ensure you a welcome on any galley.

At present, however, it is not my intention to send out many cruisers.

Every life now is precious, and no amount of spoil that can be brought in will counter balance the loss of those who fall.

However, I may find some mission on which you can be employed.

I know that you love an active life; and as, for nine months, you have put a rein on your inclinations, and have devoted yourself wholly to study, so that you might be of greater use to the Order, you have a good right to any employment in which your knowledge can be utilised." On his arrival at the auberge, Gervaise was very heartily greeted by the younger knights.
"I told you you were born lucky, Gervaise," Ralph Harcourt said.