of the Order F. E. R. T. signifying, that Fortitudo Ejus Rhodum Tenuit.
His subjects.The subjects of this Prince are said to be about eighteen hundred thousand souls. His Countryes extent.His whole Country with Piedmont and all, is judged to be two hundred miles long, and fifty broad. His forces.His Forces thirty three thousand Foot, and five thousand horse: and hisRevenues Revenues to be about a million of Crowns, besides what he can now and then raise out of that fat country of Piedmont. His Interest.His Interest is, to keep well with France, and not fall out with Spain.
The Town of Turin.As for the Town it self of Turin, its almost square, and hath four gates in it, a strong Cittadel with five bastions to it; its well furnished with good provisions in the market; it stands in a fat soil, which makes it a little too durty in winter, and it is an University.
The things to be seen in Turin.The chief things which I saw here, were these.
The Holy Syndon.1. The Domo, or Great Church, in which is kept with great Devotion the Holy Syndon, in whichour
