time of the descent of the Gauls under Brennus, had here their place of action. Its distinction as a Roman city is proved in the remains of its amphitheatre, its gates, and its walls; and its history is mixed up with that of Venice during the middle ages, when it submitted to the power of the Republic. The latest political event in its history was the lowest step to which it could sink. It became the seat of congress in 1822, when the Alliance impiously called "Holy" sat within its walls; and the Veronesi thought themselves honoured!