1. elzevir - Adjective
2. Elzevir - Proper noun
Applied to books or editions (esp. of the Greek New Testament and the classics) printed and published by the Elzevir family at Amsterdam, Leyden, etc., from about 1592 to 1680; also, applied to a round open type introduced by them.
Source: Webster's dictionaryFortunately, Elzevir takes him in. But when Block's lease on the Why Not? comes up for renewal, Maskew bids against him in the auction and wins. Source: Internet
Elzevir is bent on vengeance for his son by killing Maskew, and while the rest land the cargo and leave, he and John keep watch over Maskew. Source: Internet
He has to hide behind a coffin when he hears Ratsey and Elzevir coming. Source: Internet
Later he wakes up in the Why Not? inn - he has been rescued by Elzevir and Ratsey. Source: Internet
The next day, he finds Elzevir and Ratsey against the south wall of the church. Source: Internet
While trying to reach the beach Elzevir helps John to safety, but is himself dragged under by the tide and drowned. Source: Internet