Those who saw my gondola arrive with the livery of the ambassador, were lost in astonishment.
Venice had never seen such a thing.

I entered, and caused myself to be announced by the name of 'Una Siora Masehera'.

As soon as I was introduced I took off my mask and told my name.

The senator turned pale and appeared stupefied with surprise.

"Sir;" said I to him in Venetian, "it is with much regret I importune your excellency with this visit; but you have in your theatre of Saint Luke, a man of the name of Veronese, who is engaged in the service of the king, and whom you have been requested, but in vain, to give up: I come to claim him in the name of his majesty." My short harangue was effectual.