LETTER VI.

Isles of Burano, Torcello, and Mazorbo.--The once populous city of Altina.--An excursion.--Effects of our music on the inhabitants of the Islands.--Solitary fields infested by serpents.--Remains of ancient sculpture.--Antique and fantastic ornaments of the Cathedral of Torcello.--San Lorenzo’s chair.--Dine in a Convent.--The Nuns.--Oratorio of Sisera.--Remarks on the music.--Singing of the Marchetti.--A female orchestra. 137