I will not enter any house; for aught I know there are soldiers quartered everywhere; but I am sure not to go many yards before I run against someone I know." "I think it will be a very good plan, Philippo.

We will lie under the bank here, and wait your return." It was not more than twenty minutes before the gondolier was back.
"I have spoken to three men I know, signor.

They are agreed that there are no movements among the enemy, and no one seems to have an idea that the Venetians are about to put to sea.

Of course, I was cautious not to let drop a word on the subject, and only said we had managed to get through the enemy's cordon to learn the latest news, and I expected to earn a ducat or two by my night's work." "That is excellent," Francis said.

"Now, we will row out to the sea mouths of the channels, to assure ourselves that no ships are lying on guard there, for some are going in or out every day to cruise along the coast.