Where is the other building in the "eternal city," of which we can say thus much?
Sir Henry Delmé had engaged a vettura, which was to convey them with the same horses as far as Florence.
This arrangement made them masters of their own time, and was perhaps in their case, the best that could be adopted; for slowness of progress, which is its greatest objection, was rather desirable in George's then state of health.
As is customary, Delmé made an advance to the vetturino, who usually binds himself to defray all the expenses at the inns on the road.
The travellers dined early--left Rome in the afternoon--and proposed pushing on to Neppi during the night.
When about four miles on their journey, Delmé observed a mausoleum on the side of the road, which appeared of ancient date, and rather curious construction.
On consulting his guide-book, he found it designated as the tomb of Nero.
On examining its inscription, he saw that it was erected to the memory of a Prefect of Sardinia; and he inwardly determined to distrust his guide-book on all future occasions.
The moon was up as they reached the post-house of Storta.
The inn, or rather tavern, was a small wretched looking building, with a large courtyard attached, but the stables appeared nearly--if not quite--untenanted.