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`` Yes . The knights hid themselves behind a pile of goods on the wharf . There was no one about , so far as they could see , but soon after twelve they saw a figure come up on to the deck of a fishing boat moored by the quay . It was the Greek ; he stood there for a minute or two listening , and then went down again ; he did this five or six times , and at one o'clock they saw him throw up his arms , as if in despair ; he stepped ashore , and was about to make his way up into the town when they rushed out and seized him . There is no doubt as to what his fate will be . I am sorry to say that I hear my friend Vrados has been arrested ; but there can be no doubt about his loyalty , and he will assuredly be able to explain to the satisfaction of the council how this man became a resident at his house . '' `` I am sorry I met him there , Ralph .