The choice of these books, and the notes with which they were covered in Paoli's hand, revealed one of those characters which seek their fellows in the finest models of antiquity.

Dumouriez was worthy of this spoil, since he appreciated it above gold.

The great Frederic called Paoli the first captain of Europe: Voltaire declared him the conqueror and lawgiver of his country.

The French blushed at conquering him--fortune at forsaking him.

If he did not emancipate his country, he deserved that his struggle should be immortalised.