From the Eternal City there rose a black cross, reaching to heaven, and on it was inscribed _Crux irae Dei._ Then too the skies were troubled; clouds rushed through the air discharging darts and fire and swords, and multitudes below were dying.

These visions he published in sermons and in print.

Pictures were made from them.

They and the three conclusions went abroad through Italy.

Again, Charles was preparing for his expedition.