December 5, 1607
A personal note–
It is beginning to snow in Padua.  Perhaps if it continues and freezes overnight, the roads will be too slippery and my classes at the university will be cancelled.  What a relief that would be!  On the other hand the wine in my cellar will also freeze– and that would be a disaster.  Reminds me of that story about Francis Bacon and the frozen chicken. Not to mention, my arthritis which always acts up in cold, damp weather.    GG