Chapters 10 and 11 Summary

Aubrey first calls upon Mesenteron and meets with Ismail Bey who he finds indecisive, aged, and unimpressive. To Aubrey, Ismail Bey appears to lack the militaristic characteristics needed for decisive victory. Graham is more positive about Ismail Bey. Aubrey then proceeds to Karia and meets Mustapha. Mustapha is loud, boisterous, and a sailor. Aubrey takes an instant liking to the strong tyrant and believes Mustapha has the qualities needed to seize victory. Graham is more reserved about Mustapha. Mustapha also has a squadron of two warships, including the Torgud, a heavily-armed and formidable ship. Aubrey also learns that Ismail Bey and Mustapha hate each other personally, whereas both men begrudgingly respect Sciahan Bey. Aubrey then proceeds to Marga and tries to meet Sciahan Bey. Instead, Sciahan Bey is said to be indisposed and Father Andros, an English-speaking priest, represents Sciahan Bey. Andros and Aubrey meet...