Okey, Thomas, 1852-1935 · London, J. M. Dent ; New York, E. P. Dutton · leaf 34
short interruption of six years, enduredfor eleven centuries. The Doge could nominate, degradeor dismiss all public officers, convoke or dissolve the Arengoand the synod. The appointment of Patriarchs and Bishopswas subject to his veto. The military authority, entrustedto a Master of the soldiers,… … THE FOUNDATION AT RIALTO 9 extensive. His state was regal. When he went abroad,girt with a sword and surrounded by his guards, a stateumbrella was held over him, lighted tapers were borne byhis side, trumpets blared and banners waved. He satenthroned in an ivory chair, holding a sceptre, and…
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