on its income, and the small house L1 7s.
The Lombards justly excite our compassion.

But the proprietors of the province of Bologna are taxed to the annual amount of L1,400 more than those of the province of Milan.
To this crushing taxation are added heavy duties on articles of consumption.

All the necessaries of life are liable to these taxes, such as flour, vegetables, rice, bread, etc.

They are heavier than in almost any other European city.

Meat is charged at the same rate as in Paris.