He dodged around sailors and merchants, beggars in rags and ladies in fancy dresses.
Finally, he saw the city's grand harbour in front of him – and a ship was just sailing up to the dock.
A crowd had gathered to welcome it, and Marco pushed his way to the front. He felt his heart thumping in his chest. This was a moment he had been waiting for all his life!
Two men swaggered off the ship, waving to the crowd. They Looked alike, with tanned faces and silk clothes that must have come from some
