"There has been more than one wager made that you would be captured; but I, for my part, was confident that your good fortune would not desert you.
Still, though not surprised, we are delighted to see you again.

Now tell us about your voyage." Gervaise gave a brief account of the adventure with the pirate, and then described the visit of the governor to the ship.
"Did he say anything to you ?" "He was courteous and solemn; just the sort of man you would fancy a Turkish governor should be.

He looked a little surprised when I accosted him in Turkish, but asked no questions at the time, though I daresay he inquired afterwards of Suleiman how I came to speak the language.

The only time he actually said anything was when he requested that I would not wear the mantle of the Order while in port, as sailors were a turbulent race, and it might lead to an attack upon me; and as he was responsible to the pasha that his safe conduct should be respected, it would be necessary, if I declined to follow his advice, to keep a strong body of soldiers on board.

As this would have been a horrible nuisance, especially as I wanted to enjoy in quiet the view of the city, with its castle and walls, I acceded at once to his request, which seemed to me a reasonable one.