Receive thy chain, and depart." Antonio's eye did not waver.

He kneeled with an air of profound respect, and folding his hands on his bosom, he said-- "Misery has made me bold, dread Prince! What I say comes from a heavy heart rather than from a licentious tongue, and I pray your royal ear to listen with indulgence." "Speak briefly, for the sports are delayed." "Mighty Doge! riches and poverty have caused a difference in our fortunes, which knowledge and ignorance have made wider.

I am rude in my discourse, and little suited to this illustrious company.

But, Signore, God hath given to the fisherman the same feelings, and the same love for his offspring, as he has given to a prince.

Did I place dependence only on the aid of my poor learning, I should now be dumb, but there is a strength within that gives me courage to speak to the first and noblest in Venice in behalf of my child!" "Thou canst not impeach the senate's justice, old man, or utter aught in truth against the known impartiality of the laws ?" "Sovrano mio! deign to listen, and you shall hear.