[15] Proverbial expression, equivalent to our "twinkling of an eye."

[16] See note on p. [57].

[17] See note on p. [57].

[18] This is probably a printer's error for "nemico," as that Pope was anything but the friend of Manfredi.

[19] See note on p. [57].

[20] Lions of stone, emblems of the city of Florence.

[21] See note on p. [57].

[22] Guardaroba, the room or rooms where everything of value was stored—clothes, linen, art treasures, furniture, etc.

[23] A yellow-lake made from the unripe berries of the spin cervino, a sort of brier.

END OF VOL. I.