Then there was a sharp chase for a bit, but we outstripped them, and got safely across to Pelestrina.

One of the galleys, in the excitement of the chase, ran fast into the mud; and Matteo, with some of his men, waded out and captured the officer and crew.

So there is every prospect of our succeeding tomorrow." "All that is good," Polani said; "but to me, just at present, I own that the principal thing is that you have got safely back.

Now I will not keep you from your bed, for I suppose that you will not be able to lie late in the morning." Francis certainly did not intend to do so, but the sun was high before he woke.

He hurriedly dressed, and went downstairs.
"I have seen the admiral," Polani said as he entered, "and told him that you were sound asleep, and I did not intend to wake you, for that you were looking worn and knocked up.