21/32 1--9,) which pursues the ascent of Palaeologus with eloquence, perspicuity, and tolerable freedom. Acropolita is more cautious, and Gregoras more concise.] [Footnote 15: The judicial combat was abolished by St.Louis in his own territories; and his example and authority were at length prevalent in France, (Esprit des Loix, l.xxviii.c. 29.)] [Footnote 16: In civil cases Henry II. gave an option to the defendant: Glanville prefers the proof by evidence; and that by judicial combat is reprobated in the Fleta. |