Moreover, he regarded the Cardinal with a certain awe, as being far removed beyond the sphere of ordinary humanity, even though he had known him intimately for years.

This idea of the great importance of the princes of the Church is inherent in the Roman mind.

There is no particular reason why it should be eradicated, since it exists, and does no harm to any one, but it is a singular fact and worthy of remark.

It is one of those many relics of old times, which no amount of outward change has been able to obliterate.

A cardinal in Rome occupies a position wholly distinct from that of any other dignitary or hereditary noble.