CHAPTER VII.

A Doge and Dogaressa of the Fisher-Folk--Dogaressa Zilia Dandolo-Priuli’s Coronation--“I am delighted with everything!”--Gorgeous Obsequies--The Republic at Peace--Talented Dogaressa Loredana Marcello-Mocenigo--Visit of Henry III. of France--Extravagant dissipation--Bold Courtesans--Veronica Franco--A Venetian Sappho--Battle of Lepanto--A Hero Doge--“The Golden Rose”--An Amiable Dogaressa--Bianca Cappello--“Daughters of Venice”--Caterina Cornaro--Dogaressa Morosina Moros…