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along this Antependium above, runs an Inscription in Letters composed of many Rubies, each Letter being two fingers long, and importing these words:

COSMUS II. DEI GRATIA MAGNUS DUX ETRUIRÆ EX VOTO.

In another Cupbord I was shown the foot of an Elan, and a Visard all set, and covered with Turky stones.

The great Hall.5. Descending from hence, we were led into the great Hall of this Pallace, a vast Room, painted on all sides of the Walls with bold Painting, representing the Victories of the Florentins anciently. Here it is that on Midsommer-day the Country People come and Dance before the Great Duke, and the best dancers are recompenced with an honourable reward.

The long Corridor.6. From hence I was let into the long Corridor, or close Gallery, which runs from the New Pallace to the Old, over the River, and over the tops of houses; for the space of half a mile, with many turnings and windings. Its very useful for the Prince when he will

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