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presented an appearance extremely beautiful,being lined with the oleander in full blossom,and with numerous aromatic plants, whosedelicious odour impregnated the very atmo-sphere.

After traversing this plain, we approachedthe Anapus, and ultimately entered the oncesplendid and magnificent Syracusa . We thenproceeded to the locanda nobile, situated in oneof the principal streets, which became our head-quarters during the period we remained withinthis enchanting city.