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two Nieces, whilst she contentedy placed herself in her common Post behind.With this Vehicle these three Adventurers proceeded towards Sienna, but with more Haste than good Speed; for, at a Place called Il Pocchetto, a few Miles from Sienna, whether by the Weight of three Persons, or that the Calash itself was old and crazy, whatever was the Cause, it broke down, to the unspeakable Consternation of the Fare; but Giovanni, an expert Traveller, quickly got it mended, and away they drove to retrieve the Delay. Having sent these unfortunate Creatures so far in their Way, let us return to the Priest, Uncle to Maria and Priscilla. Upon missing his Nieces, it must be thought that he flew into a violent Rage, which yet he could vent only in Words; but being informed,

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