I have to answer for your safety to the padrone; and if you do not go by yourself, I shall order the men to put you into one of the boats by force.

I mean no disrespect; but I know my duty, and that is to prevent you from falling into the hands of the Genoese." "I will not oblige you to use force, captain," Francis said, smiling, "and will do as you wish me." In five minutes the men were all--save four, whom the captain had selected--in the boat, and rowing towards shore.

Matteo was awaiting them when they landed.
"That is right, Francisco.

I was half afraid you would stay on board.

I know how obstinate you are whenever you take a thing into your head." "The captain was more obstinate still, Matteo, and said that unless I came away he would send me on shore by force; but I don't like deserting the ship." "That is nonsense, Francisco.