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was every day gaining more footing, acknowledged 
the truth, and, preserving his former vivacity, began 
to think with fustnefs. The two for the Latin poe- 
try, were Abate Michele Cappellari, and father Ubertine 
Carrara, a Jesuit. Several poems of theirs were prin- 
ted, which, on account of the unfortunate circumstance 
of their authors not having livedin a better age, have 
been condemned to be devoured by the moths, or tobe 
made use of as wrapping paper in the grocer’s or 
apothecary’s fhops.. 
Vincenzo Leonio profefsionally attended the HOES a 
and therefore, although remarkably eminent in the 
belles lettres, was-not invited to be a member of this 
royal academy. However, in his hours of relaxation, 
he frequently composed some things. in the taste 
of the ancient poets; and, as his manners were sweet, 
frank, and sincere, he easily gained: the esteem and 
love of every person that happened to become ac- 
quainted with him. Thus several young gentlemen, 
though: attending to different profefsions, had joined 
withhim in a friendly society. In the evenings, after - 
their businefs was over, they used to meet insome so- 
litary and delightful place, either within or without 
the walls of Rome, where, by the rehearsal of some 
of their performances, they enjoyed'a decent, pleasant, 
and instructive relaxation. 
Whilst this literary union of well disposed youths, 
under the direction of Leonio, was, as it were by chance, 
laying the-foundations of a literary republic, some 
other sprightly geniuses re quested of Leonto, to be 
admitted into this society, in order-that they might, 
frem him, and from his friends, learn what they ben 
