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The Lion of Saint Mark

CHAPTER 1: Venice
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She was built for the race two years ago, but her owner fell sick and was unable to start.

He has not got strong again, and wants to sell his boat, which is far too light for ordinary work.

They say she is almost like an eggshell, and you and I will be able to send her along grandly.

She cost four ducats, but he will sell her for two." "That is capital, Giuseppi.

This gondola is all well enough for my father, but she is very heavy.


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