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12 much compounded names, as Piccolomini, Capilupo, Bentivoglio, Malespina, Boncompagno, Malvezzi, Riccobono, Malatesta, Homodei, and such like married Names.

As for their Manners, they are most commendable. They have taught them in their Books, they practise them in their actions, and they have spred them abroad over all Europe, which owes its Civility unto the Italians, as well as its Religion. They never affront strangers in what Habit soever they appear; and if the strangeness of the Habit draw the Italians eye to it, yet he will never draw in his mouth to laugh at it. As for theirs Apparel or Drefs, it's commonly Black and Modest. They value no bravery but that of Coach and Horses and Staffiers; and they sacrifice a world of little satisfactions to that main one of being able to keep a Coach. Their Points de Venice, Ribbans and Gold Lace, are all turned into Horses and Liveries; and that Money which we spend in Treats and