FOOTNOTES:
[7] A paul is half a franc.
[8] A corruption of the word compare (godfather) which is used as a familiar appellation among the peasantry, even when no such relations exists between them.
[9] Paini, the grade between a peasant and a gentleman.
[10] A sort of pudding made of chestnut flour.
[11] A species of cake made of Indian corn, used much among the Italian peasantry, being cheaper than bread.
[12] A paul is half a franc, and equal to five pence.
[13] Padrone, master.
[14] Oh, my holy souls of Purgatory!
[15] Body of St. Anthony of Padua!
[16] A corruption of per Cristo.
[17] It is the custom in Roman Catholic countries for the dead to be exposed in the centre of the church for twenty-four hours upon a bier, with a candle burning.
[18] To your Lordship.
[19] A halfpenny.
