and abroad. We remained some days in Naples, and during the time

went to Pompeii to witness a special excavation among the ruins of

the buried city, which search was instituted on account of our visit.

A number of ancient household articles were dug up, and one, a terra

cotta lamp bearing upon its crown in bas-relief the legend of "Leda

and the Swan," was presented to me as a souvenir of the occasion,

though it is usual for the Government to place in its museums

everything of such value that is unearthed.