LETTER I.

Bolsano.--Indications of approaching Italy.--Fire-flies.--Appearance of the Peasantry.--A forest Lake.--Arrive at Borgo di Volsugano.--Prospect of Hills in the Venetian State.--Gorgeous Flies.--Fortress of Covalo.--Leave the country of crags and precipices and enter the territory of the Bassanese.--Groves of olives and vines.--Classic appearance of Bassano.--Happy groups.--Pachierotti, the celebrated singer.--Anecdote of him. 89