Rollo in Naples

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Abbott Jacob. Rollo in Naples

Chapter I. The Vetturino

Chapter II. Contracts and Agreements

Chapter III. The Journey

Chapter IV. Situation of Naples

Chapter V. Planning the Ascension

Chapter VI. Going Up

Chapter VII. The Summit

Chapter VIII. Pompeii

Chapter IX. The Museum

Chapter X. The Streets

Chapter XI. An Excursion

Chapter XII. The Orange Gardens

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In arranging for a journey in Italy with a vetturino, there are three separate classes of expenditure to be provided for. First, the carriage and horses; secondly, the board at the hotels by the way; and thirdly, the buono manos.

As to the carriage and horses, the question, in the case of Mr. George's party, was soon settled. Vittorio said that his regular price was three napoleons a day for a full party. This is about twelve dollars, and includes the keeping of the horses, and all the tolls, tariffs, and way expenses of every kind. Mr. George had ascertained that this was about the usual price, and he did not ask Vittorio to take any less.

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"Then," said Mr. George, "I will draw up some articles of agreement, and if you approve of them, Rosie shall make a copy of them. Rosie shall keep the copy, too, after she has made it, and shall see that the rules are all observed."

"But what shall I do," said Rosie, "if any body breaks any of the rules?"

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