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Better, surely, no right beyond what the sword could give, than such a transparent semblance of right. No wonder that Victor Emmanuel’s best friends condemned such an impolitic and ridiculous proceeding.
His ideas sometimes found expression in conversations with distinguished visitors. Such was the case on occasion of the visit, in 1872, of the Prince of Wales, the heir apparent of the British Crown. His Royal Highness showed his good taste by declining the use of Victor Emmanuel’s equipages in coming to the Vatican.
You are also aware of the reply that I would give. Force, not argument, speaks at present.” Pius IX. was more afflicted than surprised when he read King Victor Emmanuel’s letter. He was particularly pained by the tone of this document. “How the revolution has abased a Prince of the House of Savoy!
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