ABSTRACT
Il Pecorone and to furnish a ship of some kind for him so that he may see a little of the world.' Said Ansaldo, 'I am willing if he wishes it.' They replied, 'Sir, he does.' So Ansaldo at once provided a fine ship, and had it laden with much merchandise, and equipped with banners and the necessary arms. As soon as it was prepared he gave orders to the captain and others on board to do everything Giannetto commanded and to care for him in every way; 'For I do not send him,' said he, 'for the sake of the profit I want him to make, but for his own pleasure in seeing the world.' And when Giannetto was on board, all Venice was gathered to see him, since it was a long time since so fine and well-equipped a ship had sailed from that port; and everyone was sorry to see him go away. So he took leave of Ansaldo and all his acquaintance; and putting out to sea, they hoisted their sails and stood for Alexandria in the name of God and good fortune.
