Methinks that in adjudging such a prize, thought should be had to these matters, and then wouldest thou be found outstripping us all.

Holy St.Theodore! I passed my childhood with the oar in hand, and never before have I met one in Venice who has driven my gondola so hard! Thou touchest the water with the delicacy of a lady fingering her harp, and yet with the force of the wave rolling on the Lido!" "I have seen the hour, Jacopo, when even thy young arm would have tired in such a strife between us.

That was before the birth of my eldest son, who died in battle with the Ottoman, when the dear boy he left me was but an infant in arms.

Thou never sawest the comely lad, good Jacopo ?" "I was not so happy, old man; but if he resembled thee, well mayest thou mourn his loss.

Body of Diana! I have little cause to boast of the small advantage youth and strength gave me." "There was a force within that bore me and the boat on, but of what use hath it been?
Thy kindness and the pain given to an old frame, that hath been long racked by hardship and poverty, are both thrown away on the rocky hearts of the nobles." "We know not yet, Antonio.