He had a show of reason for his political and military morality, for he only chose to execute the evil which had been practised upon himself.

His father had been beggared, his mother had died of spite and despair, he had himself been reduced from the rank of a sovereign to that of a mercenary soldier, by spoliations made in time of truce.

He was reputed a man of very decided abilities, and was distinguished for headlong bravery.

His rashness and personal daring were thought the only drawbacks to his high character as a commander.

He had many accomplishments.