The book of Ser Marco Polo, the Venetian : concerning the kingdoms and marvels of the East (1871)
Polo, Marco, 1254-1323, Yule, Henry, Sir, 1820-1889 · London : John Murray · leaf 82
y. But Lampa, hot with theSpirit of Battle, and more mindful of his Countrys Seiwice and his own Glory thanof his Son, ran forward to the spot, loftily rebuked the agitated Crowd, and orderedhis Sons Body to be cast into the Deep, telling them for their Comfort that theLand could never liave… … Ixxviii INTRODUCTION. The number of prisoners taken was over 7000, and amongthese was Marco Polo.* The prisoners, even of the highest rank, appear to havebeen chained. Dandolo, in despair at his defeat, and at theprospect of being carried captive into Genoa, refused food,and ended by dashing his…
Genghis Khan, 1162-1227 · Polo family · Voyages and travels · Mongols · Early maps · Inscriptions, Chinese
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