Even thus it was three centuries ago.

Was it to be wondered at that many did not see the precipice towards which the bark which held their all was gliding under the same impulse?
No man has ever disputed Granvelle's talents.

From friend and foe his intellect has received the full measure of applause which it could ever claim.

No doubt his genius was of a rare and subtle kind.

His great power was essentially dramatic in its nature.