The Alchemist of Venice

The alchemist seemed to be in no hurry to begin manufacturing the gold that would save venice from ruin. Strangely enough, this only increased his popularity. In following people thronged from all over europe, even asia, to meet this remarkable man. Months went by with gifts pouring in to bragadino from all sides. But he gave no sign of the miracle that the venetians confidently expected him to produce.