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The stalwart barony of England, Norman in name and rank, but with Saxon blood infused in their veins, and strength consisting of stout Saxon yeomen and peasantry, there arrayed themselves, with Robert Fitzwalter for their spokesman and leader; and thither, on the other hand, came, from Windsor Castle, King John, accompanied by Cardinal Pandulfo, Amaury, Grand Master of the Temple, Langton, and seven other bishops, and Pembroke with twelve nobles, but scarcely one of these, except the two first, whose heart was not with the barons on the other side.
"Tribune, John di Vico is arrived with a hundred horse to support the Good Estate." "He hath! The Lord has delivered us then of a foe, and given our dungeons a traitor! Bring hither yon casket, Angelo. So Hark thee! Pandulfo, read this letter." The citizens read, with surprise and consternation, the answer of the wily Prefect to the Colonna's epistle.
"I remember your valour well, Angelo; but why the question?" "My Lord, Bellini, the Captain of the Guard of the Capitol is dangerously ill." "I know it." "Whom can my Lord trust at the post?" "Why, the Lieutenant." "What! a soldier that has served under the Orsini!" "True. Well! There is Tommaso Filangieri." "An excellent man; but is he not kin by blood to Pandulfo di Guido?" "Ay is he so?
The legates, Gualo and Pandulfo, undertook the protection of the desolate child, and nominated to the government the excellent William, Earl of Pembroke, Earl Marshal; but on his death, shortly after, the administration was divided between the justiciaries, Hubert de Burgh, and John's favorite, Peter des Roches, Bishop of Winchester.
"Signor," said Pandulfo di Guido, who was one of the Caporioni, "your answer is worthy of your fame. But, in order to enforce the law, Rome must endow you with a legal title if not that of King, deign to accept that of Dictator or of Consul." "Long live the Consul Rienzi!" cried several voices. Rienzi waved his hand for silence.
I have had hints, gentles, hints, that I might best promote my interest by restoring order to the Papal metropolis. "Surely," interrupted Pandulfo, "I hear steps below." "The mob going to the robber's execution," said Bruttini; "proceed, Sir Knight!" "Here's to their health!" cried Vivaldi, rising. As by a sudden impulse, the company rose. "To the health of the besieged Barons!" was shouted aloud.
Thus saying, he led the citizen into a small cabinet in the rear of the room of office, carefully shut the door, and then giving himself up to the natural impatience of his character, seized Pandulfo by the hand: "Speak!" cried he: "do they take the interpretation? have you made it plain and palpable enough? has it sunk deep into their souls?" "Oh, by St.
But they must not let thee come within shaft-shot. What! my Pandulfo, thou in mail?" "Rome requires every man," said the citizen, whose weak nerves were strung by the contagion of the general enthusiasm. "She doth and once more I am proud to be a Roman. Are the friars prepared? Our march to the gates shall be preceded by a solemn hymn so fought our sires."
Did I not right?" "Most right, my Pandulfo." "But Cecco del Vecchio says he must come and kiss thy hand: and thou mayst expect him here the moment he can escape unobserved from the crowd." "He is welcome!" said Rienzi, half mechanically, for he was still absorbed in thought. "And, lo! here he is," as one of the scribes announced the visit of the smith.
Rienzi started and changed colour. "If you would save these wretched prisoners, better not wait till the fury of the mob become ungovernable," whispered Pandulfo. The Tribune roused himself from his revery.
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