CHAPTER XII.

Excursion to Tivoli--Sulphur baths--Memories--Temple of the Sybil --River Anio--Lovely scenery--Back to Rome--Post-office--Careless officials--The everlasting "Weed"--Climate of Rome--Discomforts and disappointments--Young Italy--Leo XIII.--Italian Politics--Cessation of Brigandage--The new City--American church--_Italian Times_-- Departure for Naples--Regrets--The Three Taverns--A picturesque route--Naples by night 137