Giuseppe Garibaldi: “I regarded Rome as the centre of Italy, for the union of which I ardently longed.”

I have in fancy seen her on her knees before the Most High—my dear mother!—imploring for the life of her son; and I have believed in the efficacy of her prayers.

The friend dear to my heart was sunk in the waves of that ocean which he had not feared, in his desire to join with me in serving the cause of mankind.

Her tender affection for me has, perhaps, been excessive; but do I not owe to her love, to her angel-like character, the little good that belongs to mine?

In mentioning my mother—I speak it with pride—she was a model for mothers; and, in saying this, I have said all that can be said.