There were no soldiers more chivalrous, not even the French.

There were no better fighters, not even the Highland clans.

Sailors?
You'd think those fellows had invented the sea.

And as for riches and treasures, oh! the wonder of the world she was! Tribute she had from everywhere; the four great horses of Saint Mark they came from Constantinople.

The two great marble columns facing the Piazetta, sure, they came from Acre.