We Thought Also That
Oxford And Cambridge Were Just The Places, And Contained All The
Appliances And Endowments Almost Ready Made For Constituting Two
Splendid And Truly Imperial Cities Of Recreation - Universities In
Deed As Well As In Name.
Nevertheless, we should not venture to
propose any further actual reform during the present generation
than to carry the
Principle which is already admitted as regards
the M.A. degree a trifle further, and to make the B.A. degree a
mere matter of lapse of time and fees - leaving the Little Go, and
whatever corresponds to it at Oxford, as the final examination.
This would be enough for the present.
There is another sanctuary about three hours' walk over the
mountain behind Oropa, at Andorno, and dedicated to St. John. We
were prevented by the weather from visiting it, but understand that
its objects are much the same as those of the institution I have
just described. I will now proceed to the third sanctuary for
which the neighbourhood of Biella is renowned.
CHAPTER XVI - Graglia
The sanctuary of Graglia is reached in about two hours from Biella.
There are daily diligences. It is not so celebrated as that of
Oropa, nor does it stand so high above the level of the sea, but it
is a remarkable place and well deserves a visit. The restaurant is
perfect - the best, indeed, that I ever saw in North Italy, or, I
think, anywhere else. I had occasion to go into the kitchen, and
could not see how anything could beat it for the most absolute
cleanliness and order.
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