I am quite sure that Signor Polani will make no objection.

In the first place, he would do it to oblige me, and in the second, I know that it is his intention to do something to your advantage.

He has spoken to me about it several times, for you had your share of the danger when we first rescued his daughters, and again when we were chased by that four-oared gondola.

He has been too busy with the search for his daughters to give the matter his attention, but I know that he is conscious of his obligation to you, and that he intends to reward you largely.

Therefore, I am sure that he will offer no objection to your accompanying me.
"What do you say, Beppo ?" "I do not like to stand in the way of the lad's wishes, Messer Francisco; but, you see, he is of an age now to be very useful to me.
If Giuseppi leaves me, I shall have to hire another hand for the gondola, or to take a partner." "Well, we will talk it over presently," Francis said.