He wrung Silesia, gradually by purchase and entreaty (_pretio ac prece_), from the Polish King; [1327-1341 (Kohler, p.

302).] joined IT firmly to Bohemia and Germany,--unconsciously waiting for what higher destinies Silesia might have.

For Maultasche and the Tyrol he brought sad woes on Brandenburg; and yet was unconsciously leading Brandenburg, by abstruse courses, whither it had to go.

A restless, ostentatious, far-grasping, strong-handed man; who kept the world in a stir wherever he was.

All which has proved voiceless in the World's memory; while the casual Shadow of a Feather he once wore has proved vocal there.