from the records of the inquisition , as drawn up by father gian petro baribi of the dominican order archives of the university library , padua ( deciphered , translated , and edited by dr. m. giordano ) eight shimmering birds of paradise , leaves , and flowers in shades of blue and silver twined their way over the brocade bodice , and the sleeves and skirt were made of heavy , midnight blue silk that rustled at every step , swishing with a sound like the sea on a stormy day .