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Valentine Visconti was praying in the Church of Sant' Apollinare. It stood some way from the Visconti palace, a magnificent building, rich with the Duke's gifts.
That morning thanksgiving rose from every church in Milan; from the palace to the hut, all showed some sign of rejoicing. The Duke had ordered public processions and thanksgiving, and none dared disobey.