In the other cities, as Milan, as Verona, as Bologna, the people are under the rule of one man,--who calls himself a prince, and whom his enemies call a tyrant.

Having more force than any other citizen, he preserves a firm government; having more constant demand on his intellect and energies than the other citizens, he also preserves a wise one.

These two orders of government are enlisted against each other: whenever the people in the one rebel against their prince, the people of the other--that is, the Free States--send arms and money to their assistance." "You hear, Adrian, how wicked those last are," quoth Stephen.
"Now it seems to me," continued Montreal, "that this contest must end some time or other.

All Italy must become republican or monarchical.

It is easy to predict which will be the result." "Yes, Liberty must conquer in the end!" said Adrian, warmly.
"Pardon me, young Lord; my opinion is entirely the reverse.