“That means from Naples, I suppose.”
“Si, signor.”
Most of the little Italian musicians to be found in our streets are brought from Calabria, the southern portion of Italy, where they are purchased from their parents, for a fixed sum, or rate of annual payment. But it is usual for them when questioned, to say that they come from Naples, that being the principal city in that portion of Italy, or indeed in the entire kingdom.
“Who do you live with,” continued Henry.
“With the padrone.”
“And who is the padrone?”
“He take care of me—he bring me from Italy.”
“Is he kind to you?”
Phil shrugged his shoulders.
“He beat me sometimes,” he answered.