Chapter II. Streets and Street Life

11. The Regions of Rome: Fashionable and Plebeian Quarters 15

12. A Typical Short Street, “Mercury Street” 16

13. The House and Shop Fronts 18

14. Street Shrines and Fountains 20

15. Typical Street Crowds 21

16. Frequent Use of Greek in Rome 22

17. Clamor and Thronging in the Streets 23

18. The Processions Attending Great Nobles 24

19. A Great Lady Traveling 25

20. Public Salutations: the Kissing Habit 26

21. The Swarms of Idlers and Parasites 27

22. Public Placards and Notices 28

23. Wall Scribblings 30

24. The Streets Dark and Dangerous at Night 32

25. Discomforts of Life in Rome 33