"O King," said the poet, "cease to sigh for a son.

Though nature may refuse your wish, the stars will find a way to grant it." In the midst of these festivities Castelmaine had to suffer cruel mortifications and humiliations.

The Pope treated him with extreme coldness and reserve.

As often as the Ambassador pressed for an answer to the request which he had been instructed to make in favour of Petre, Innocent was taken with a violent fit of coughing, which put an end to the conversation.

The fame of these singular audiences spread over Rome.
Pasquin was not silent.