I got all things ready as he had directed, and waited the next morning with the boat washed clean, her ancient and pendants out, and everything to accommodate his guests; when by-and-by my patron came on board alone, and told me his guests had put off going from some business that fell out, and ordered me, with the man and boy, as usual, to go out with the boat and catch them some fish, for that his friends were to sup at his house, and commanded that as soon as I got some fish I should bring it home to his house; all which I prepared to do.
Aparejé todas las cosas como me había indicado y esperé a la mañana siguiente con la chalupa limpia, su insignia y sus gallardetes enarbolados, y todo lo necesario para acomodar a sus huéspedes. De pronto, mi amo subió a bordo solo y me dijo que sus huéspedes habían cancelado el paseo, a causa de un asunto imprevisto, y me ordenó, como de costumbre, salir en la chalupa con el moro y el joven a pescar, ya que sus amigos vendrían a cenar a su casa.