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Excerpt from New England Magazine, Vol. 40: An Illustrated Monthly; March, 1909-August, 1909
From the windows and terrace Of the Palazzo Reale, that the new king and queen now occupied, was seen one Of the most beautiful and majestic views in all Europe. The Bay of Naples stretched its calm blue waters from the arsenal toward the long, curving sweep Of coast, over which Vesuvius reared its smoking crest. The distant cliffs Of Sorrento, dis tinctly Visible through the clear and balmy atmosphere, lent an enchantment to the scene. Where the coast curved, further and further toward the open mouth Of the bay, long rows Of white villas ?ashed back the rays Of the setting sun, and the rocky shore Of Capri, like a slumbering dragon Of the waters, seemed to guard the peaceful haven. It is said that for days after he took possession Of this palace Of unsurpassed beauty, Murat, or King Joachim, as he was now called, paced the terrace, Often pausing in his march to gaze through his telescope at beautiful Capri, and finally resolving to Capture the historic spot, which had been so long the heart's desire Of many a monarch and conqueror.
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