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We left Bolsena and drove to Viterbo, passing the gate of the picturesque town of Montefiascone, over the wall of which I saw spires and towers, and the dome of a cathedral. I was sorry not to taste, in its own town, the celebrated est, which was the death-draught of the jolly prelate.
I had almost forgotten to say that in the last day of this year, 1720, a Prince of Wales was born at Rome. The Prince was immediately baptised by the Bishop; of Montefiascone, and named Charles. The event caused a great stir in the Holy City. A Te Deum was sung in the chapel of the Pope, in his presence, and there were rejoicings at Rome.
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