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Charles the Bad was a bold and able intriguer; he levied troops and won over allies amongst the lords; dread of seeing the recommencement of a war with England gained ground; and amongst the people, and even in the king's council, there was a cry of "Peace with the King of Navarre!"
The terrible scene at the Palazzo Greppi, the charge of treason, the shouts of 'death, had left only one trace on Charles Albert's mind: the burning desire to deliver his accusers. The armistice was denounced on the 12th of March, a truce of eight days being allowed before the recommencement of hostilities.
The Carthaginians did not neglect the opportunity of filling their empty treasury, and of making their subjects clearly understand the consequences of unfaithfulness. The captains had foretold the impending mischief, but the extemporised Roman admirals had nevertheless given orders to sail. Recommencement of the War in Sicily
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