After some time spent in alternate fits of extravagant dissipation and ill-directed study, he was seized with a desire of travelling; and having obtained permission from the king, he departed in 1766, under the care of an English preceptor.
After some time spent in alternate fits of extravagant dissipation and ill-directed study, Alfieri was seized with a desire of travelling. Having obtained permission from the king, he departed in 1766, under the care of an English preceptor.