The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth, Volume 2G. Bell, 1885 |
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... cause of the French ; but no sooner were his propositions to the two sovereigns rejected , than he agreed with the senate to renew the treaty of Blois , by which Louis XII . had promised to assist them in recovering the possessions of ...
... cause of the French ; but no sooner were his propositions to the two sovereigns rejected , than he agreed with the senate to renew the treaty of Blois , by which Louis XII . had promised to assist them in recovering the possessions of ...
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... cause of his adver- saries , and blighted the expectations which Giuliano might reasonably form from the continuance of his favour . During the absence of Giuliano de ' Medici from Rome , he received frequent information respecting the ...
... cause of his adver- saries , and blighted the expectations which Giuliano might reasonably form from the continuance of his favour . During the absence of Giuliano de ' Medici from Rome , he received frequent information respecting the ...
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... cause were of no avail , As far as expressions of respect and paternal admonitions could appease the king , Leo spared nothing that might be likely to conciliate his favour ; but the more Francis pressed him to a decision , the more ...
... cause were of no avail , As far as expressions of respect and paternal admonitions could appease the king , Leo spared nothing that might be likely to conciliate his favour ; but the more Francis pressed him to a decision , the more ...
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... cause of the allies . In the month of June he issued a monitory , subjecting , in general terms , all those who should again disturb the states of the church , and in particular Parma and Piacenza , to the penalties of excommunication ...
... cause of the allies . In the month of June he issued a monitory , subjecting , in general terms , all those who should again disturb the states of the church , and in particular Parma and Piacenza , to the penalties of excommunication ...
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... cause of the French , and paying to the Swiss a considerable sum of money as an indemnification for their expenses . * In order to exculpate himself from the disgrace which he had incurred by this transaction , Fregoso is said to have ...
... cause of the French , and paying to the Swiss a considerable sum of money as an indemnification for their expenses . * In order to exculpate himself from the disgrace which he had incurred by this transaction , Fregoso is said to have ...
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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?