CHAPTER V

A WINTER IN ROME; AND AFTER (1847-1849)

A tour that confirmed a vocation. Sight-seeing in Rome--Admiration for Michael Angelo--The revelation of the Sistine Chapel--The obsession of Rome. II. Italian politics--Pio Nono as Patriot Hero. III. The convent of the Trinità de' Monti--Study of Roman doctrine and ritual--Friendship with the Madre Sta. Colomba--A retreat in the convent--The secret of devotion. IV. Meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Herbert and with Manning--The London season--Friendship with Lord Shaftesbury--Self-reproaches. V. A projected visit to Kaiserswerth (1848): disappointment again--Acquaintance with Guizot--Ragged school work in London 69