The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth, Volume 2G. Bell, 1885 |
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... given audience to twenty deputies sent to him with proposals on the part of the Swiss , he so far coincided in their representations as to lay the foundation for a further treaty , for the completion of which he afterwards went to ...
... given audience to twenty deputies sent to him with proposals on the part of the Swiss , he so far coincided in their representations as to lay the foundation for a further treaty , for the completion of which he afterwards went to ...
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... given by each party becomes at length so nicely balanced , that the common cause is often sacrificed to vain distinctions and distrustful timidity . Such was the situation of the Spanish general Cardona and of Lorenzo de ' Medici at ...
... given by each party becomes at length so nicely balanced , that the common cause is often sacrificed to vain distinctions and distrustful timidity . Such was the situation of the Spanish general Cardona and of Lorenzo de ' Medici at ...
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... given new courage to the French and dispirited the ranks of their adversaries , who conceived that the Venetian army had at this juncture joined in the engagement . After sustaining the contest for several hours , the Swiss were obliged ...
... given new courage to the French and dispirited the ranks of their adversaries , who conceived that the Venetian army had at this juncture joined in the engagement . After sustaining the contest for several hours , the Swiss were obliged ...
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... given him a preponderating authority in Italy , the pope , without a direct opposition , affected to postpone the measure ; alleging that he could not , in so ostensible a manner , infringe the treaty which then subsisted between ...
... given him a preponderating authority in Italy , the pope , without a direct opposition , affected to postpone the measure ; alleging that he could not , in so ostensible a manner , infringe the treaty which then subsisted between ...
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... account of the motives and effect of this letter is given by Rosmini , vol . i . p . 523 * . thousand Swiss mercenaries . When , however , the king E 2 FRANCIS SUSPECTS THE POPE . 51 bers on opposite sides of the question. The emperor...
... account of the motives and effect of this letter is given by Rosmini , vol . i . p . 523 * . thousand Swiss mercenaries . When , however , the king E 2 FRANCIS SUSPECTS THE POPE . 51 bers on opposite sides of the question. The emperor...
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Page 467 - Freely they stood who stood, and fell who fell. Not free, what proof could they have given sincere Of true allegiance, constant faith, or love, Where only what they needs must do appear'd, Not what they would ? what praise could they receive ? What pleasure I from such obedience paid ? When will and reason, reason also is choice, Useless and vain, of freedom both despoil'd, Made passive both, had served necessity, Not me?