Now as they approached Venice the sun was still shining and the lagoon seemed to reflect the light from the sky.
His first glimpse of the lagoon told the Prince that it was very much a part of what he was seeking.
The first priority was to stable the horses and it was important they should be well looked after if he and Texxo were to wander around the City.
The Prince knew that there was an excellent hotel on the outskirts of Venice. It was where he had left his horses before and found that they were well cared for there.
“It is a long time,” he confided to Texxo, “since I have been to the Hotel Rialto. So they are not likely to recognise me. You must tell them that you want them to look after the horses on behalf of the Prince of Vienz who will be coming to stay in the hotel in perhap
