 After the funeral , a large crowd assembled in their gondolas and armed galleys . Domenico Tino says " an innumerable multitude of people , virtually all Venice " was there to voice their opinion on the selection of a new Doge . After the bishop of Venice asked " who would be worthy of his nation , " the crowds chanted , " <unk> <unk> <unk> et laudamus " ( We want Domenico Selvo and we praise him ) . The people , according to the account , had clearly spoken , and with these cries , the election was over . A group of more distinguished citizens then lifted the Doge @-@ elect above the roaring crowd , and he was transported as such back to the city . Barefoot , in accordance with tradition , Selvo was led into St Mark 's Basilica where , amidst the construction materials and scaffolding , he prayed to God , received his staff of office , heard the oaths of fidelity from his subjects , and was legally sworn in as the 31st Doge of Venice . 
