He certainly knew not whether the Pope would ever return to Rome to repay him.

He acted like a real prince; but his audacity in assuming a part which was not intended for his caste, merited something more than contempt.
I, who have not the honour to be a prince, have no reason to despise the _mercanti di campagna_.

Quite the contrary.

I have solid ones for esteeming them highly.

I have found them full of intelligence, kindness, and cordiality: middle-class men in the best sense of the term.