"Are you a sailor?" asked the boy, after a while.
"No. I—I have some business in Italy."
As soon as they were alongside the ship, Vranic called for the captain.
The master, who was having his supper on deck, asked him what he wanted.
"Are you bound for Naples?"
"Yes."
"Can you take me on board?"
"As?"
"As sailor? I'll work my way."
"No. I have no need of sailors."