LETTER IV.

Excessive heat.--The Devil and Senegal.--A dreary shore.--Scene of the Doge’s nuptials with the sea.--Return to the Place of St. Mark.--Swarm of Lawyers.--Receptacles for anonymous accusations.--The Council of Ten.--Terrible punishments of its victims.--Statue of Neptune.--Fatal Waters.--Bridge of Sighs.--The Fondamenti Nuovi.--Conservatory of the Mendicanti.--An Oratorio.--Profound attention of the Audience. 123