Andrea Delfin
Andrea Delfin
Translation (C) 2000 Gunther Olesch
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th two masts, equipped with sails as well
as oars, a smaller type of galley.
faro: A game of cards, also spelled "pharaoh" in English.
lido: A sandbank, which separates the lagoon of Venice from the
sea. There are several settlements on these sandbanks
(but the one called Lido did not exist yet at the time of
this story).
Piazzetta: A small square near the Piazza San Marco. The
administration of the Venetian republic resided in the
buildings surrounding these squares. The entrance to the
Piazzetta was the ceremonial landing spot for high
officials and is marked by two massive granite columns.
procurator: One of the nine highest ranking officials in Venice,
among which the doge was elected.
Procurators' Offices: These buildings are on the northern and
southern sides of the Piazza San Marco.
Angelo Querini: This is not a fictional character, but an actual
historic person.
Rialto: A corruption of "Rivo Alto", this is the oldes
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