But she is here, and will come to," he said, reverting to the vessel.

"I have interest in her masters; they will sail and fight with me.

It is not an easy thing to lay ship side on a shore like this; so let us judge their training and skill." "What, is she new to thee ?" "I never saw her before; and, as yet, I know not if she will bring me one acquaintance." "Is that well ?" "It matters but little.

We of the sea come to know each other quickly; our loves, like our hates, are born of sudden dangers." The vessel was of the class called naves liburnicae--long, narrow, low in the water, and modelled for speed and quick manoeuvre.

The bow was beautiful.