... that they must after all have sailed for the coast of Syria or Constantinople, he steeredfor Alexandretta, and learning that, after having captured Malta, the French fleet had sailed to Candia, ... shall go and see this great man, and hear what he says, and shall, if I can, keepon terms of peace with him. An army so strong and so fierce that it has captured Alexandria after four hours'fighting ... ferment among the native population, and this may not improbably find vent in a fanaticalattack upon the Christians. At any rate, we will get the rest of our goods of any value on board, and then awaitevents."By...