In the book an American academic tells Miss Garnet about the house of a merchant from the Levant whcih has a relief of a camel on the front. his fortunes prospered and he sent for his wife. Through a scribe she wrote But how shall I find you when I arrive in Venice? - I cannot read. Her husband wrote back to her; When you arrive in Venice ask for the camel - everyone will know it and therefore where our house is. Here are the pictures of the house with the camel!