| Show how venice procured body of patron saint for many rr anny years venice was the center or of the most enlightened government find one of the most powerful states in italy although her ter geography and her brill dings have a unique fascination her history Is the most romantic romanti cand and picturesque aspect of all the story of st mark tier her patron saint Is a daring and exciting one in tile the year A D a venetian ship lying in the harbor of alexandria was commanded by three men rus taco of Tore torcello ello buono of Mola Iala mocco find and one who were animated by the felon low but ploua pious purpose of depriving tile the city of its most valuable posses possession I 1 on abe body of st mark after much argument find bribery they induced the guardian of the tomb to become a party to their design thus st mark alark was brought with great cerer ceremony nany to venice there to be given a magnificent reception lov and to become her patron paint |
