“Venice,” said Jakob, turning his horse. “We’ll find a ship there to take us on.” “But the Serene Republic is at daggers drawn with the Papacy!” blurted Brother Diaz. “The Dogeressa’s been excommunicated! Twice!” “Some very fine people have been excommunicated,” said Balthazar. “It’s well known she poisoned her husband!” “Some very fine people have poisoned their husbands,” murmured Baptiste. “The place is a pit of vice!” Vigga pushed her hood back again, one brow raised. “That a fact?”
