The Englishwoman in Italy Impressions of life in the Roman states and Sardinia, during a ten years' residence

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Prejudice against fires—General dilapidation of dwelling-houses—A lady's _valet de chambre_—Kindness towards servants—Freedom of intercourse with their masters—Devotedness of Italians to the sick—Horror of death—Funerals—Mourning 46