who was to be presented to the King , forgot to take his credentials with him and had to go back to his hotel to bring them. If he had left them in Brazil we shouldhave had to wait at least six months for them.
Is Brazil so far from Rome? asked the lady, who knew very little geography.
It is in the new world. said the Minister.
In the new world? repeated the lady in great surprise.
Yes. in the New World, answered the Minister, which was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
When the young lady heard this, she rushed into the middle of the ball-room andshouted as loud as possible
ladies and gentlement have you heard the latest news? A new world has just been discovered by a certain Christopher Columbus.