Okey, Thomas, 1852-1935 · London, J. M. Dent ; New York, E. P. Dutton · leaf 209
usiasm knew no bounds. Everyoneable to bear arms enrolled himself. A forced loan producedthe magnificent sum of more than six and a quarter millionsof lire. Gold and silver, jewels and precious stones were castinto the treasury; citizens stripped themselves even of theclasps of their garments. The… … THE FALL OF GENOA 133 years and all, reared his gonfalon of gold in the Piazza anddecided to lead the armament. A new fleet was equipped:the fortifications strengthened. Meanwhile Doria plannedto winter in Chioggia, and Pisani with daring and masterlyresource determined to take the offensive and…
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