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 to conduct us to Milan, which is about four little dayes journey from hence. In another voyage I went from Genoa to Turin by Monserrat, and saw in my way Novi (of which by and by) Trino, Cassale one of the strongest places of Italy, having a strong Cittadelle, a strong Castle, strong Town-walls and ditches; and Alexandria della paglia, a strong Town standing upon the Po.

But now at this time leaving Genoa, and intending for Milan, we rid through San Pietro d'Arena, by the Carthusians Monastery, over the Appennin Hills, and in a day and a half came to Novi.

Novi is a little strong Town belonging to the Genoesi, and Frontier to the Milanesi. Its some twelve Miles distant from Tortona, the first frontire Town of the State of Milan: and because these Frontiers were then pester'd with Bandits, a Nobleman of Genoa, who was in our company, begg'd of the Governour of Novi, a Convoy for himself and us, to secure us to Tortona: The Governor presently granted