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The Roman Question

CHAPTER XVII
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In the interest of the Pope, very little.

In the interest of the Italian nation, still less.
The Pope promised us the reform of some abuses, in his _Motu Proprio_ of Portici.

It was not quite what we demanded of him; still his promises afforded us some gratification.

He returned to his capital, to elude their fulfilment at his ease.

Our soldiers awaited him with arms in their hands.


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