What a glorious project to unite those members to their head! "I am aware that you dislike all innovation; but what I propose would be no innovation on your part.

Italy is as well known to you as Germany.
Brought hither in your youth by your illustrious sire, he made you acquainted with our cities and our manners, and taught you here the first lessons of war.

In the bloom of your youth, you have obtained great victories.

Can you fear at present to enter a country where you have triumphed since your childhood?
"By the singular favour of Heaven we have regained the ancient right of being governed by a prince of our own nation.[L] Let Germany say what she will, Italy is veritably your country * * * * * Come with haste to restore peace to Italy.

Behold Rome, once the empress of the world, now pale, with scattered locks and torn garments, at your feet, imploring your presence and support!" Then follows a dissertation on the history and heroes of Rome, which might be wearisome if transcribed to a modern reader.