Okey, Thomas, 1852-1935 · London, J. M. Dent ; New York, E. P. Dutton · leaf 55
S. MARCO, FROM PIAZZETTA DEI LEONI. THE BRIDES OF ST MARK 23 A romantic incident in the ever-recurring battles withthe Narentine (Slav) pirates may be referred to this reign.On the feast of the translation of St Mark it was thecustom for the marriageable damsels of Venice to repair to iffifS… … S. PIETRO IN CASTELLO, FROM S. ELENA 8. Pietro in Castello, bearing their dowries with them incaskets, to be formally betrothed to their lovers and receivethe benediction of the Church. Informed of this anniversary,some pirates concealed themselves in tjie thick bush whichthen covered part of the…
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