He was then explicitly told, that respect for his supposed parental feelings had induced the reserve which he had witnessed; but as this reserve, it was perfectly apparent, was altogether unnecessary, the facts of the case should be made known, and the moral turpitude of his son publicly exposed.--The expression of this determination caused an immediate change of tone and manner; he was now all sensibility to the reputation of his son and that of his family, and gave a positive assurance that the money should be immediately forthcoming. Shortly after this conversation it was brought by his quondam friend, and was principally in various gold coins, which had probably been procured for him by a broker, on the lowest terms. The family, in which our countryman resided, while at Rome, was highly agreeable; and the society of the lady, and her amiable daughters, was a source of pleasure to the gentlemen who lived in the house. On the evening of the day on which this affair was settled, he had taken his wonted seat in this interesting circle, which so delightfully reminded him of that which he had left at home, when the brother of the Cavaliere, who was invested with some office of dignity, entered in full dress. He very courteously and gracefully paid his respects to all the individuals composing the company, with the exception of the American, of whom, notwithstanding his being well acquainted with him, he took no notice whatever. He then intimated to the lady of the house, that he wished to speak with her in private. She accordingly withdrew, and very soon afterwards returned, and informed our tourist, that the gentleman desired to see him in the adjoining room. On entering, he was charged with attempting to sully the character of a family, which could trace its reputation and fame through a long line of noble ancestry; and that for this injustice, instant reparation should be made. He then drew his sword in a tempest of passion, but recollecting immediately, that his antagonist was unarmed, he sheathed it, and drew from his pocket a pair of pistols, with which he insisted they should fight without delay. By this time one of the party, alarmed by the noise occasioned by their altercation, hurried into the room, and on learning the cause which produced it, gave such explanations to the enraged Italian as were acknowledged to be perfectly satisfactory, as to the treatment his brother had received; and with a smile, which he could assume at pleasure, he took his leave. After his departure, the lady took occasion to caution our traveller against venturing out during the evening, assigning as a reason for this advice, that the officer was very vindictive in his disposition, and that an Englishman, who had not long previously given him some offence, lost his life in consequence of the attack of an assassin. This admonition was not disregarded. In the course of the evening, a member of the family, who had heard