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The Italians

Local inhabitants of Italy encountered by the narrator.

minor

Also known as their, themselves

First appearance: The Path to Rome

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The Italians are mentioned as the narrator approaches Italy and asks questions of Rome.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

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