XCVII.

They reached the Island, he transferred his lading,

And self and live stock to another bottom,

And passed for a true Turkey-merchant, trading

With goods of various names—but I've forgot 'em.

However, he got off by this evading,

Or else the people would perhaps have shot him;

And thus at Venice landed to reclaim

His wife, religion, house, and Christian name.

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