O.  I have no connections there, that I know of; can you propose me a reliable party whom I may safely entrust with the ship's business ashore (i), the supply of provisions and stores (2), urgent repairs etc. ?
   B.  Of course I can, and shall do it with pleasure ; remember however that as to entering and clearing the ship at the Customhouse (3), at both ports, it is to be reserved to Charterer's agent, against payment of the customary fees (4).
   O.  Yes I know such Is the condition in general use. When do you believe we may have the Charterer's approval ?
   B.  I'll cable directly, and if our conditions are accepted, we shall have the Charter signed
   (1) L' avverbio ashore ( composto di at shore va spiaggia« equivale a «a terra» in opposizione a damare - at sea».
   (2) Provisions and stores  Ambedue questi nomi valgono per «provviste », specialmente provviste di bordo, sia di commestibili che di altri generi.
   (3) Custom-house è l'edificio della dogana, perché le dogane diconsi « customs ».  La frase « To enter and » clear a ship at the custom-house» corrisponde all'italiana «Spedire una nave in dogana», cioè fare le operazioni prescritte dalle leggi doganali di uno stato all' arrivo ed alla partenza di una nave.
   (4) Fees « onorari », cioè compenso pecuniario di lavori.
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   to-morrow or the day after at the latest, I think; I shall sign it myself on the Charterer's behalf
   O. - All right, do it at once then, and as soon as you receive an answer, drop me a line or ring me up by telephone; you know my number, do you?
   B.  Be quite at your ease, Mr. Lark, everything will go as smooth as oil, I know my trade. Allow me to see you to the street door.
   O.  Don't trouble yourself, thank you, I know the way; good bye.