"But if, at the end of that time, you have any vessel going out, I shall prefer to go in her.

Now that my studies are over, I shall very soon get tired of doing nothing.

Perhaps in a few years I may care more for the gaieties of Venice, but certainly at present I have no interest in them, and would rather be at sea.

Matteo tells me that you have promised he shall make a few voyages in your ships, and that you have told him he shall go in one of them shortly.

If so, it would be very pleasant to us both if we can sail together." "I will arrange it so, Francisco.