They cannot impute to him having joined with bad men.

All that they charge him with is an attempt to give freedom to the republic, and to make Rome the centre of its government.

And is this a crime worthy of the wheel or the gibbet?
A Roman citizen afflicted to see his country, which is by right the mistress of the world, the slave of the vilest of men!" Clement was glad to have Rienzo in his power, and ordered him into his presence.

Thither the Tribune came, not in the least disconcerted.

He denied the accusation of heresy, and insisted that his cause should be re-examined with more equity.