I have failings like other men.

For instance, wealth is that substance of which you spoke, rule is the shadow; he who has the wealth has the real rule.

Again, bright eyes may draw me, or a hate may seek its slaking, and these things do not suit robes, black or red." "Yet many such things have been done by those who wore them," replied the ambassador with meaning.
"Aye, Excellency, to the discredit of Holy Church, as you, a priest, know better than most men.

Let the earth be evil as it must; but let the Church be like heaven above it, pure, unstained, the vault of prayer, the house of mercy and of righteous judgment, wherein walks no sinner such as I," and again he crossed himself.
There was a ring of earnestness in the speaker's voice that caused de Ayala, who knew something of his private reputation, to look at him curiously.
"A true fanatic, and therefore to us a useful man," he thought to himself, "though one who knows how to make the best of two worlds as well as most of them;" but aloud he said, "No wonder that our Church rejoices in such a son, and that her enemies tremble when he lifts her sword.

But, Senor, you have not told me what you think of all this ceremony and people." "The people I know well, Excellency, for I dwelt among them in past years and speak their language; and that is why I have left Granada to look after itself for a while, and am here to-day, to watch and make report----" He checked himself, then added, "As for the ceremony, were I a king I would have it otherwise.