They became impressed with the idea that their village had been cheated out of considerable fame by reason of the action of the mayor of Meletti in taking him away; so in order to even things up they formed a Boyton club and promoted a big banquet in his honor.

This was followed by a more stupendous entertainment given by the people of Meletti, and thus there was great rivalry between the villages to honor the distinguished guest.

At the Meletti banquet people were present from Cremona, and Boyton gave an exhibition in the lake for the benefit of the poor.
When thoroughly restored to health, Paul continued his voyage and was tendered an ovation all the way.

On the fourth day he ended the journey at Ferrara.

When he landed he found that the enterprising agent before alluded to, had pursued the same tactics there that had distinguished him at Piacenza.