Not useless to that Country, I would fain
Have consecrated my last moments to her.
But the decree being rendered, I obey.[bt][78]
Chief of the Ten. If you would have the three days named extended,
We willingly will lengthen them to eight,
As sign of our esteem.
Doge.Not eight hours, Signor,
Not even eight minutes—there's the ducal ring,190
[Taking off his ring and cap.
And there the ducal diadem! And so