What is being done now?
Preparations are being made; but of what kind?
Ships are sunk in the channel; but what will be the use of this if Chioggia falls?
The canals to that place will be blocked, but that will not prevent the Genoese from passing, in their light boats, from island to island, until they enter Venice itself.
"Do you think all these ships would be lying idly here, if Pisani were in command?
Talk to your comrades, talk to the sailors in the port, talk to those on shore when you land, and urge, everywhere, that the cry should be raised for Pisani's release, and restoration to command.".