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They were men of power, and they
realized that it was a moment when action should be prompt and positive.
A yellowed parchment, with the great seal of the Republic appended, was
brought in state from the adjoining chambers of the Avvogadori and laid
before the Doge, who passed it, in turn, to each of his Councillors.
The silence was breathless. All eyes turned instinctively upon the young
noble, who had withdrawn to the side of his friend, and stood,
unconscious of their gaze, radiant with his hope of Marina.
"Nobles of the Gran' Consiglio of our Most Serene Republic," said the
Doge at last with deep impressiveness, "this record is the original
decree of this Senate, of the fourteenth century, given under the Great
Seal of the Republic in 1357. It hath been duly laid before our
Councillors in your presence and unanimously confirmed by them. And they
do unanimously consent to this our ruling in favor of the petition which
hath this day been presented before this Council by the noble
Marcantonio, of the ancient and princely house of Giustinian.


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