carriages. We are in the third carriage with the court servants. We arrive. Find ourselves stationed beneath a pavilion. Municipal Body and nota- bilities. Heavy shower. San Gennaro. Presenta- tions at court, in the Throne Room. Garibaldi remains in the background with his hat on. A court functionary wonders at this. Breda tells him 'the grandees of Spain had the right to stand before their king with head covered, and that Garibaldi is a grandee of Italy, and perhaps something more.' Mordini at court. 8 Nov.--Official presentation of plebiscite. Order of the Annunziata. Scene between Garibaldi and Pallavicino, who does not appear at the ceremony. Garibaldi confers with the King. Negotiations broken off. Demonstrations, music and farewells. 9 Nov.--The Washington in harbour at 6 A.M. At 7 she puts out to sea. Garibaldi has started for Caprera. 11 Nov.--Conference with Farini. 16 Nov.--My departure from Naples, and depar- ture also of Verdura, Torremuzza and others. 29 Nov.--Demonstration against Mordini. 1 Dec.--The King reaches Palermo. 2 Dec.--Plebiscite. Lieutenancy. My conversa- tion with the King. -488- |