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 of Hierusalem. Hence upon the very Arca of the Holy Sepulcher in Hierusalem, are written these words: Præpotens Genoensium præsidium.

As for their Interest, it seemed to me to be farr more Spanish then French, by reason of the great profit they draw from Spain, which corresponds with the rich State of Milan in Men and Moneys, by means of the Genoesi: yet they are well with all Christian Princes, except with the Duke of Savoy who pretends to Savona.

As for the Learned men of this Town, I find them not to be so many. The rich Banquier is more esteemed here, then the learned Divine. Yet I find here also some famous for learning, to wit, Baptista Fregosus, or Fulgosus, who for his singular parts being chosen Doge of Genoa, and by his own disloyal kindred chased from Government and country, comforted himself in his studies; and having observed many particular things in History, he reduced them to heads, and left us a just volume of Memorable Say-