Which only Fate can compel you to believe, one day, if they are true words:--you think, probably, they are not?
Me at least, or interest of mine, they do not regard.

I speak them from the fulness of my heart, and on behest of friendship and conviction alone; having the honor at this moment to bid you and your Republic a very long farewell.
Good-morning, for the last time!" and so EXIT: to Rome (had been Cardinal once); to Paris and the society of Ninon's Circle for the few years left him of life.

["Died 16th December, 1672, age 63."] This poor John had had his bitter experiences: think only of one instance.

In 1662, the incredible Law of LIBERUM VETO had been introduced, in spite of John and his endeavors.

LIBERUM VETO; the power of one man to stop the proceedings of Polish Parliament by pronouncing audibly "NIE POZWALAM, I don't permit!"-- never before or since among mortals was so incredible a Law.