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In/lruEiions to a Traveller. 5 41
these Pillars were brought from Altino, a City
that was destroy’d by Attila, betwixt Concordia
and Padua. Others are of Opinion, that they
came from Acre (formerly call’d Ptolema'is) in Sy-
ria. Very near these Pilasters, at a Corner of
the Church, on the outside, towards the Logietta,
at the Trunk of a Column of Porphyry, call’d
Pietra del Bando, is the Place where Proscriptions
are publish’d, and where the Heads of proscrib’d
Persons are expos’d to view, that they may be
known, before those who apprehended or kill’d
’em receive the promis’d Reward. At the Entry
of the Arsenal, you may take notice of the Li-
ons that were brought from Athens, and read the
Inscription.
You must also visit some of the neighbouring
Issands, besides that of Murano, which is parti-
cularly mention’d in my Relation. The Lido is
but a Mile from Venice, where there is a little
Harbour, defended by a Callie and some Batteries
of Cannon, and a pleasant Walk on the Shore.
Beyond this is the Harbour of Malamoco, where
the largest Ships flop.
The Doge treats the Signiory four times a Year,
in memory of four memorable Events. You
may easily be present at some of these'Solemni-
ties, and ought always to be inform’d of the
Days of Publick Ceremonies or Diversion. Your
Master of Languages will give you notice of
these Things. The Abbot * Lith ( who is call’d *Library-lue^
Letizt Venice) makes it his Business and Pleasureer °s s Mark,
to oblige English Gentlemen. s B^th™™*
Most Travellers furnifli themselves with Vene- '
tian f Point; but thev are often cheated. I’m YrhltdtheOc- '
confident that if you deal with'Mr. Jami- cuyatitmcs the
neau, a French Merchant, and depend upon his Courtezans,
Honelly, you will be faithsully serv’d.
This Trade is rat si profitable to 'em as the other ; bat, to make amends, 'tit
lest hazardous. 7, j GoW
these Pillars were brought from Altino, a City
that was destroy’d by Attila, betwixt Concordia
and Padua. Others are of Opinion, that they
came from Acre (formerly call’d Ptolema'is) in Sy-
ria. Very near these Pilasters, at a Corner of
the Church, on the outside, towards the Logietta,
at the Trunk of a Column of Porphyry, call’d
Pietra del Bando, is the Place where Proscriptions
are publish’d, and where the Heads of proscrib’d
Persons are expos’d to view, that they may be
known, before those who apprehended or kill’d
’em receive the promis’d Reward. At the Entry
of the Arsenal, you may take notice of the Li-
ons that were brought from Athens, and read the
Inscription.
You must also visit some of the neighbouring
Issands, besides that of Murano, which is parti-
cularly mention’d in my Relation. The Lido is
but a Mile from Venice, where there is a little
Harbour, defended by a Callie and some Batteries
of Cannon, and a pleasant Walk on the Shore.
Beyond this is the Harbour of Malamoco, where
the largest Ships flop.
The Doge treats the Signiory four times a Year,
in memory of four memorable Events. You
may easily be present at some of these'Solemni-
ties, and ought always to be inform’d of the
Days of Publick Ceremonies or Diversion. Your
Master of Languages will give you notice of
these Things. The Abbot * Lith ( who is call’d *Library-lue^
Letizt Venice) makes it his Business and Pleasureer °s s Mark,
to oblige English Gentlemen. s B^th™™*
Most Travellers furnifli themselves with Vene- '
tian f Point; but thev are often cheated. I’m YrhltdtheOc- '
confident that if you deal with'Mr. Jami- cuyatitmcs the
neau, a French Merchant, and depend upon his Courtezans,
Honelly, you will be faithsully serv’d.
This Trade is rat si profitable to 'em as the other ; bat, to make amends, 'tit
lest hazardous. 7, j GoW