Jeronimo was peering towards the anchored fleet through an oar-lock on his side. "Tied up alongside one of the great ships is a barque flying the glorious colors of His Majesty the Deformed, Monstrous Imbecile." Then he paused to mutter a little prayer and cross himself. When Jeronimo attemped to say the words "King Carlos II of Spain," this, or even less flattering expressions, would frequently come out of his mouth. "More than likely, this is the boat used by the tapeworms."