Here they could view the most wonderful collections of art and grandeur that the world affords.
Here were stored the endless piles of antique trophies of every clime--rooms representing oriental scenes throughout, starlit skies, and monsters of unknown existence meet one on every side and fill the mind with awe.
For the benefit of the reader we will insert the letters written by Lady Rosamond to her friend, Mary Douglas, containing a short description of some important places, and showing the tender interest inciting the writer when referring to the circumstance of her husband's ill health--the hopeful vein which pervaded throughout, and the true spirit of friendship extended to the absent one.
Rome, February 10th, 1831.
_My Dearest Mary_: As many miles lie between us there is no alternative but the hastily written and imperfect scribble which will shortly be presented you, if the elements have not conspired against us.
In order to relieve your uneasiness I beg to state that Gerald's health is daily improving.

He has much faith in Rome.

Scarcely a day passes without his enjoying the benefit of the delightful atmosphere and the lovely drives out into the open country, of which I must tell you afterwards.

The large number of acquaintances formed since our arrival have contributed much to our enjoyment.

We frequently meet many of our old friends.