You will instruct him in all matters connected with the navigation of the ship, as well as in the mercantile portion of the business, the best methods of buying and selling, the prices of goods, and the methods of payment.
"This is your cabin, Francisco." He opened the door of a roomy cabin in the poop of the ship.

It was fitted up with every luxury.
"Thank you very much indeed, Signor Polani," Francis said.

"The only fault is that it is too comfortable.

I would as lief have roughed it as other aspirants have to do." "There was no occasion, Francisco.

When there is rough work to be done, you will, I have no doubt, do it; but as you are going to be a trader, and not a sailor, there is no occasion that you should do so more than is necessary.