These Italians are so very punctilious." "Well, you certainly did the right thing to thank the Admiral," I said.
"It's very unusual for him to send out torpedo-boats to help a vessel in distress.

That is generally left to the harbor tug." "Yes, I feel that it was most kind of him.

That's why I took all the trouble to write.

I don't understand a word of Italian, neither does Chater." "But you have Italians on board ?" I remarked.

"The two sailors who rowed me out are Genoese, from their accent." Hornby and Chater exchanged glances--glances of distinct uneasiness, I thought.
Then the owner of the _Lola_ said-- "Yes, they are useful for making arrangements and buying things in Italian ports.