He was heading now for the entrance to the Grand Canal, for their pursuer, in the wider sweep he had made in turning, was nearer to the Piazza than they were, and cut off their flight in that direction.
"Keep cool, Giuseppi," he said.

"They will be up to us in a minute or two.

When their bow is within a yard or two of us, and I say, 'Now!' sweep her head straight round towards the lagoon.

We can turn quicker than they can.

Then let them gain upon us, and we will then turn again." The gondola in pursuit came up hand over hand.