And to prove that they are not ungrateful, nor
Cold to your years and services, they add
An appanage of twenty hundred golden30
Ducats, to make retirement not less splendid
Than should become a Sovereign's retreat.
Doge. Did I hear rightly?
Chief of the Ten.Need I say again?
Doge. No.—Have you done?
Chief of the Ten.I have spoken. Twenty four[77]
Hours are accorded you to give an answer.