He is visiting his birthplace and remembering happy events of his youth. He left Rome earlier than he expected due to the extreme heat, and at that time Miss Edes had not received the money to buy the lamp. The address that McMaster had prepared was not delivered since they do not make speeches written by outsiders. The Bishop delivered one at the audience with the Pope as did Judge Sheard, his being in French and it pleased the Pope as his countenance evidenced the fact. The Pope's answer was delivered with more energy than could be expected from a man 82 years old. Father Daily was a source of trouble during the pilgrimage, preventing his party from attending the spiritual exercises conducted by Bishop Joseph Dwenger . Benoit was advised not to speak directly to the Pope concerning the letter of approbation for McMaster's past labors but left the letter with Cardinal Franchi who promised to do his best to obtain the letter. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.