CHAPTER XII.

Margaret's first days in Rome.--Antiquities.--Visits to Studios and Galleries.--Her opinions concerning the Old Masters.--Her sympathy with the People.--Pope Pius.--Celebration of the Birthday of Rome.--Perugia.--Bologna.--Ravenna.--Venice.--A State Ball on the Grand Canal.--Milan.--Manzoni.--The Italian Lakes.--Parma.--Second visit to Florence.--Grand Festival 205