Our journey was long and tedious, but I bore it patiently, reflecting that at least I had not to fear tempests, nor pirates, nor serpents, nor any of the other perils from which I had suffered before, and at length we reached Bagdad.
It must be a marvel to you how, after having five times met with shipwreck and unheard of perils, I could again tempt fortune and risk fresh trouble.
After a very short time the pleasant easy life I led made me quite forget the perils of my two voyages.
I can remain at home in safety while he is exposed to all the perils of war.
