Rienzi: the Last of the Roman Tribunes

Rienzi, the Last of the Roman Tribunes by Edward Bulwer-Lytton - I began this tale two years ago at Rome. On removing to Naples, I threw it aside for 'The Last Days of Pompeii, which required more than 'Rienzi' the advantage of residence within reach of the scenes described. The fate of the Roman Tribune continued, however, to haunt and impress me, and, some time after 'Pompeii' was published, I r...