This great statesman had three objects to gain by such a course.

Firstly, he would stop the mouth of diplomacy, and silence the foreign press, which both charged the Pope with tolerating an abuse.

Secondly, he would humiliate one of those laymen who take the liberty to rise in the world without wearing violet hose.

Lastly, he should be able to bestow Campana's place upon one of his brothers, the worthy and interesting Filippo Antonelli.
He took a long time to mature his scheme, and laid his train silently and secretly.

He is not a man to take any step inconsiderately.