LETTER III.

Church of St. Mark.--The Piazza.--Magnificent festivals formerly celebrated there.--Stately architecture of Sansovino.--The Campanile.--The Loggetta.--The Ducal Palace.--Colossal Statues.--Giants’ Stairs.--Fit of enthusiasm.--Evening-scene in the great Square.--Venetian intrigue.--Confusion of languages.--Madame de Rosenberg.--Character of the Venetians. 111