But it is useless to run any unnecessary risk.
Therefore send all the crew but three or four men on shore.

If the Genoese board us, we have our papers as peaceful traders buying wheat; but if, in spite of that, they capture us, we must take our chance." "Surely you are not thinking of stopping, Messer Francisco.

The padrone would be terribly vexed if you were taken.

He specially ordered me, before we started, to see that no unnecessary risk was run, and to prevent you from thrusting yourself into danger.

Therefore, as captain of the ship, I must insist that you go on shore." "I think I ought to stay here," Francis said.
"I do not think so," the captain said firmly, "and I will not suffer it.