Italy; with sketches of Spain and Portugal
LETTER XXI.
Leave Rome for Naples.--Scenery in the vicinity of Rome.--Albano.--Malaria.--Veletri.--Classical associations.--The Circean Promontory.--Terracina.--Ruined Palace.--Mountain Groves.--Rock of Circe.--The Appian Way.--Arrive at Mola di Gaeta.--Beautiful prospect.--A Deluge.--Enter Naples by night, during a fearful Storm.--Clear Morning.--View from my window.--Courtly Mob at the Palace.--The Presence Chamber.--The King and his Courtiers.--Party at the House of Sir W. H.--Grand Illumination at the Theatre of St. Carlo.--Marchesi. 240