Noble men, your pleasure!

Chief of the Ten. In the first place, the Council doth condole

With the Doge on his late and private grief.

Doge. No more—no more of that.

Chief of the Ten.‍Will not the Duke

Accept the homage of respect?

Doge.‍I do

Accept it as 'tis given—proceed.

Chief of the Ten.‍"The Ten,"

With a selected giunta from the Senate