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The Lion of Saint Mark

CHAPTER 9: The Capture Of The Lido
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This will both be a benefit to the state, and will bring me good profit, for the price of wheat will be high in the city if we are leaguered on the land side.
"The Lido will go down to Sicily, and fill up there with corn.

You will have to use care before entering port, for with war now certain, both parties will begin to snap up prizes when they get the chance.

So you must keep a sharp lookout for Genoese galleys.

If you find the coast is too closely watched, you will go to the Moorish ports.

We are friends with them at present, though doubtless, as soon as Genoa and ourselves get to blows, they will be resuming their piratical work.


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