In order to place the Holy Father in a condition to defend himself alone, she is trying to create for him a national army.

The Pope possesses at the present time four regiments of French manufacture; if they are not very good, or rather, not to be relied upon, it is not the fault of the French.

The priestly government has itself alone to blame.

Our generals have done all in their power, not only to drill the Pope's soldiers, but to inspire them with that military spirit which the Cardinals carefully endeavour to stifle.

Is it likely that we shall find the Austrian army seeking to render its presence needless, and spontaneously returning home?
And yet I must admit, with a certain shame, that the conduct of the Austrians is more logical than ours.