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You ask me to write you some indication

That I have arrived in this famous city

Centre of perfection, hinge of the world,

Its site, its immense population.

Its rare objects, its riches and its commerce.

Its distinguished people, its prosperous labour.

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In the zone where the sun travels overhead,

And gentle April walks, swathed in roses,

Spreading its intoxicating scent

On a delicate crust

That supports it above two lagoons,

Surrounded by waves on every side,

Carved in fine proportions, innumerable

Towers, spires, windows,

Present their construction with pride.

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