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1 18 | horsemen. On the morning of 10 June 1328, the Florentines
2 [Title]| CASTRUCCIO CASTRACANI 1284-1328~
3 7 | party that the Ghibellines absorbed too much power in Tuscany,
4 9 | Florentines, were constrained to accept him as their lord.~
5 15 | Guelph cause was to him, accepted it. He agreed with the Florentines
6 2 | gardens, any person could have access to it without difficulty.
7 4 | first place he became an accomplished horseman, and could manage
8 4 | much the charm of these accomplishments, was the delightful modesty
9 | according
10 22 | glory, not the methods of achieving it. No one was bolder in
11 22 | the same.” Castruccio was acquainted with a girl with whom he
12 4 | courage in this expedition, acquiring greater reputation than
13 | across
14 4 | avoid offence in either act or word to others, for he
15 22 | Thou art the reason of my acting thus for thou hast thy ears
16 1 | call your attention to his actions, because you of all men
17 18 | treacherous and the banks more adapted for landing. These men were
18 19 | Pagolo Guinigi to him, and addressed him as follows:~
19 16 | sufficient, and in seeking more adherents to his conspiracy Lanfranchi
20 5 | to be his son’s tutor and administrator of his estate. Before he
21 13 | of the Roman leaders, and admonished others, voluntary obedience
22 11 | elevate Castruccio, but even advance him to the dignity of prince;
23 11 | posted his men in the most advantageous places throughout the city.
24 20 | alliance will bring thee advantages and security. It is of the
25 18 | against the attacks of their adversaries, as he hoped that when he
26 23 | for ever to his days of adversity. As in his life he was inferior
27 11 | Miniato, whereupon it seemed advisable to Castruccio to make peace,
28 8 | the murderer escaped. This affair coming to the knowledge
29 22 | suggest that I should be afraid of a good man?”~
30 1 | obscurity; or have been aggrieved by Fortune in some outrageous
31 8 | occurred on the death of Pier Agnolo Micheli, a man of great
32 3 | that, if his master were agreeable, nothing would please him
33 15 | forward four hundred cavalry ahead of their army which was
34 18 | Falconi and Taddeo degli Albizzi, the Florentine commissioners,
35 23 | of Macedon, the father of Alexander, nor to Scipio of Rome,
36 8 | should be incensed, kept him alive, in order to hear further
37 20 | friends of them, because their alliance will bring thee advantages
38 10 | himself with these forces and allies, it happened at Messer Matteo
39 18 | three thousand horsemen, not allowing them to issue from the river
40 | almost
41 11 | out all those who by their ambition might aspire to the principality;
42 20 | a stranger to all those ambitions which every generous soul
43 15 | narrowness of the pass, and amid all this tumult no one knew
44 4 | forces. Castruccio gave ample proof of his prudence and
45 22 | friends for dancing and amusing himself with them more than
46 9 | from the hands of Messer Anastagio Palavicini, who was the
47 22 | though courteous in his answers; and as he did not look
48 7 | Florentines, who upon the appearance of the enemy withdrew from
49 11 | dignity of prince; and it appearing to them they had not received
50 1 | It appears, dearest Zanobi and Luigi,
51 13 | friend to whom he could apply for help than Castruccio,
52 17 | their forces, nor could they approach it either from the direction
53 20 | insists upon having the arbitrament of human affairs, did not
54 6 | Uguccione of the Faggiuola of Arezzo, who being in the first
55 18 | his inferiority in this arm, had commanded his leaders
56 18 | forward, who, being light armed with bucklers and javelins
57 11 | opportunity one morning, and arming themselves, they set upon
58 | around
59 7 | fight with those who were arrayed opposite to them, or to
60 8 | of the captain going to arrest the murderer, they were
61 14 | steep, whilst in general it ascends gently, but is still narrow,
62 15 | Florentines commenced the ascent of the hill at the same
63 22 | him: “Thou shouldst not be ashamed when thou comest out, but
64 11 | by their ambition might aspire to the principality; not
65 15 | by ready, and they were assailed with such vigour that with
66 3 | Lucca and was accustomed to assemble with others most mornings
67 14 | off his road to Pistoia. Assembling a great army of the supporters
68 4 | which we are accustomed to associate with a true gentleman. In
69 9 | Romans, came into Italy to assume the Imperial crown, and
70 13 | senator. This dignity was assumed with the greatest pomp,
71 14 | this design, victory was assured, although he was informed
72 4 | the soldier, and it was astonishing to find that in a very short
73 18 | the defensive against the attacks of their adversaries, as
74 18 | crossing the river, had attempted to make their infantry cross
75 1 | thus all success must be attributed to her. Castruccio Castracani
76 8 | what had happened at Pisa, availed themselves of this opportunity
77 20 | be valiant and capable of availing myself of all that fortune,
78 22 | continued: “Then thou art more avaricious than I am gluttonous.” Being
79 13 | absence of the pontiff at Avignon. The German governor, Enrico,
80 4 | modesty which enabled him to avoid offence in either act or
81 15 | the hill, nor were they aware of his having seized the
82 2 | the hands and face of a baby who was lying enveloped
83 15 | to get their men either backward or forward, owing to the
84 3 | mornings and evenings under the balcony of the Podesta, which is
85 14 | Baldo Cecchi and Jacopo Baldini, both men of leading and
86 14 | Pistoians in Florence were Baldo Cecchi and Jacopo Baldini,
87 15 | prisoners, among whom were Bandini dei Rossi, Francesco Brunelleschi,
88 22 | concerning the property of some banished nobles, when a dispute arose
89 16 | who were suffering their banishment in Pisa. Thereupon Castruccio
90 2 | were their own child. They baptized it, and gave it the name
91 1 | their birth and beginning in baseness and obscurity; or have been
92 8 | had not yet reached the baths when the Pisans rebelled
93 18 | possession of a portion of the battlefield. But when these tired soldiers
94 9 | At this time Frederick of Bavaria, the King of the Romans,
95 4 | manifested all that virtue and bearing which we are accustomed
96 1 | exposed to the mercy of wild beasts, or they have had so mean
97 13 | Castruccio, he sent to him, begging him not only to give him
98 | beginning
99 1 | believe that these lowly beginnings of great men occur because
100 1 | little to wisdom, because she begins to show her hand when wisdom
101 11 | saying anything on his own behalf, for he did not recognize
102 2 | deeds of men. Messer Antonio beheld all this with vexation and
103 | behind
104 17 | was in no degree alarmed, believing that the time had now arrived
105 4 | inferiors. These gifts made him beloved, not only by all the Guinigi
106 | below
107 2 | into his canonry and other benefices, and all his instruction
108 22 | Being invited by Taddeo Bernardi, a very rich and splendid
109 9 | Lombardy to Lunigiana, he besieged Pontremoli and wrested it
110 16 | design to Castruccio. This betrayal cannot be passed by without
111 22 | also wonderfully sharp or biting though courteous in his
112 22 | direction and you travelled blindfolded. Being asked a favour by
113 14 | situated on a hill which blocks the Val di Nievole, not
114 20 | though I had been born of his blood; how under his governance
115 13 | the emperor that, without bloodshed or violence, good order
116 12 | threatenings, they came to blows. Jacopo fortified himself
117 22 | out of a house of ill fame blush at being seen by Castruccio,
118 3 | though he stood silent, blushing modestly; but being encouraged
119 22 | He knows better than to boast of remembering many things.”
120 22 | another.” To a person who was boasting that he had read many things,
121 9 | Puccinello dal Portico, Francesco Boccansacchi, and Cecco Guinigi, all
122 18 | shouts into the faces and bodies of the cavalry. The horses,
123 18 | pushed forward another body of infantry to take up a
124 22 | achieving it. No one was bolder in facing danger, none more
125 14 | possibly could, to attack it boldly in the Pass of Serravalle.
126 16 | without severe reproach to Bonifacio Cerchi and Giovanni Guidi,
127 20 | with that care, which I was bound to show. And in order that
128 2 | he resided, and as it was bounded on all sides by gardens,
129 14 | exact pass, but about a bowshot beyond; the pass itself
130 20 | thy father whilst yet a boy—a stranger to all those
131 22 | remembering many things.” Someone bragged that he could drink much
132 3 | the circumstances of the bringing up of Castruccio he felt
133 13 | Castruccio being clothed in a brocaded toga, which had the following
134 18 | few who had crossed having broken up the bed of the river,
135 15 | Bandini dei Rossi, Francesco Brunelleschi, and Giovanni della Tosa,
136 18 | being light armed with bucklers and javelins in their hands,
137 10 | Gerozzo Nardi, and Piero Buonaccorsi, all exiled Florentines
138 8 | hundred horsemen to finish the business in his own way; but he had
139 22 | surprise that whilst men in buying an earthen or glass vase
140 22 | thee less.” Being asked how Caesar died he said: “God willing
141 6 | uproar within the city, calling the people to arms and forcing
142 | cannot
143 2 | have inducted him into his canonry and other benefices, and
144 20 | the princes of Milan thou canst place no reliance, for they
145 20 | learned to be valiant and capable of availing myself of all
146 9 | marched to Serezzana. To capture this place he constructed
147 9 | of two months Castruccio captured the town. With the reputation
148 9 | he rapidly seized Massa, Carrara, and Lavenza, and in a short
149 14 | the Florentines, and the castellan put to death.~
150 15 | occupying Prato and all the castles on the plains on both sides
151 22 | wetted by spittle that I may catch a whale”; and this was not
152 6 | be followed, Castruccio cautiously fortified the tower of the
153 13 | at any time the emperor ceased to hold Rome. Leaving Pagolo
154 14 | Pistoians in Florence were Baldo Cecchi and Jacopo Baldini, both
155 9 | Francesco Boccansacchi, and Cecco Guinigi, all of whom he
156 21 | was. His obsequies were celebrated with every sign of mourning,
157 15 | dividing the spoils, and celebrating his victory with feasts
158 2 | been married to Buonaccorso Cenami, but Buonaccorso dying she
159 7 | became engaged, whilst the center battalions remained out
160 16 | severe reproach to Bonifacio Cerchi and Giovanni Guidi, two
161 5 | position, and created a certain amount of envy against him
162 7 | pointed out to them the certainty of victory if they would
163 23 | manacles with which he was chained in prison are to be seen
164 22 | was shown by Taddeo into a chamber hung with silk and paved
165 7 | attack, without having a chance of displaying their valour.
166 7 | hands of Castruccio. This change brought about the ruin of
167 20 | where the men are of nature changeable and unreliable, who, although
168 2 | Antonio discovered that the character of Castruccio was quite
169 18 | from the river before he charged them; he also sent one thousand
170 4 | with ease the most fiery charger, and in all jousts and tournaments,
171 4 | what enhanced so much the charm of these accomplishments,
172 2 | take less notice of the chiding of Messer Antonio and Madonna
173 5 | Francesco to become the chief man in Lucca, but it seemed
174 13 | good order was restored, chiefly by reason of Castruccio
175 19 | unhealthy; from this he took a chill, of which he thought nothing,
176 22 | if it were good, yet in choosing a wife they were content
177 3 | and the services of the Church. Messer Francesco could
178 8 | to speak of it in private circles, afterwards openly in the
179 3 | was. Being informed of the circumstances of the bringing up of Castruccio
180 16 | intending to seize the citadel, kill the partisans of Castruccio,
181 2 | washed it and clothed it with clean linen as is customary, and
182 18 | another to the left. This cleared a space of which the Florentines
183 11 | opportunity of showing his clemency and liberality. Upon the
184 22 | foliage of the most beautiful colouring. Castruccio gathered some
185 22 | not be ashamed when thou comest out, but when thou goest
186 7 | they would but obey his commands. Castruccio had noticed
187 15 | He also struck medals in commemoration of the defeat of the Florentines.
188 8 | the governor of Lucca, and commissioned him to take Castruccio prisoner
189 18 | Albizzi, the Florentine commissioners, fled to Empoli. If the
190 20 | good father came to die, he committed thee and all his possessions
191 14 | of the castle, it being common to the Lucchese and the
192 2 | partly fearing, yet full of compassion, she lifted it up and carried
193 2 | was not less surprised or compassionate than his sister. They discussed
194 20 | told thee, and I have never concealed it, how I entered the house
195 8 | Castruccio that Uguccione conceived some jealousy and suspicion
196 20 | content, but I am deeply concerned, inasmuch as I leave it
197 20 | that war with them would conduce to my power and glory, thou
198 20 | well for thee to rule they conduct by my counsel, and to learn
199 9 | and many privileges were conferred upon him, and he was appointed
200 12 | Pistoia that both parties confided their secrets to him. Pistoia
201 14 | thousand. Although he had every confidence in his own abilities and
202 18 | fight, and in this obstinate conflict they were urged on by their
203 11 | parties agreed to keep the conquests they had made. Castruccio
204 3 | short time he obtained the consent of Messer Antonio, who was
205 9 | of the Florentines, were constrained to accept him as their lord.~
206 9 | To capture this place he constructed a fort against it, which
207 16 | there was in Italy. They consulted whether they should attack
208 7 | Thus, when they came into contact with the enemy, only the
209 20 | hands, which will never rest contented under they government. Thou
210 11 | cavalry set out for home. Contrary to his expectations, he
211 13 | Pisa large quantities of corn, and thus removed the source
212 15 | Florentines. He endeavoured to corrupt some of the citizens of
213 9 | Guinigi, all of whom he had corrupted; and he was afterwards solemnly
214 18 | occupied San Miniato, held a council of war to decide whether
215 8 | deputy to death and created Count Gaddo della Gherardesca
216 12 | remitting their old debts. The countryside flocked to the city to see
217 18 | the difficulties of both courses, they decided upon the latter.
218 18 | and Castruccio was again covered with glory. Many captains
219 18 | reason of the few who had crossed having broken up the bed
220 9 | Italy to assume the Imperial crown, and Castruccio, in order
221 2 | something resembling the cry of an infant. Whereupon
222 2 | leaves and who seemed to be crying for its mother. Partly wondering
223 7 | went to Montecarlo to be cured, and left the command of
224 22 | A friend gave him a very curiously tied knot to undo and was
225 8 | his intentions. Ugucionne cursed the hesitation and cowardice
226 2 | it with clean linen as is customary, and showed it to Messer
227 22 | also blamed for eating very dainty foods, he answered: “Thou
228 9 | Pazzino del Poggio, Puccinello dal Portico, Francesco Boccansacchi,
229 10 | Miniato, inflicting immense damage upon the country. Whereupon
230 22 | by one of his friends for dancing and amusing himself with
231 20 | enjoy what my life-work and dangers have gained; and in this
232 22 | also by those of an earlier date. In stature he was above
233 15 | from thence at midnight in dead silence, had reached the
234 1 | It appears, dearest Zanobi and Luigi, a wonderful
235 13 | arose in Rome, owing to the dearness of living which was caused
236 12 | and remitting their old debts. The countryside flocked
237 22 | he answered that people deceived themselves; he had only
238 18 | held a council of war to decide whether they should attack
239 11 | Stefano to reassure himself, declaring that it gave him more pleasure
240 23 | both of them had Fortune decreed that he should be born,
241 18 | the river, and this being deep with mud, many of the horses
242 18 | Florentines were so completely defeated at all points that scarcely
243 15 | having made any effective defence because of their unfortunate
244 10 | of Lombardy in order to defend themselves. Castruccio invaded
245 18 | leaders only to stand on the defensive against the attacks of their
246 9 | imprudent any longer to defer making himself a prince,
247 4 | word to others, for he was deferential to the great men, modest
248 20 | of children should never deflect my mind from that gratitude
249 7 | come in their insolence to defy him. He then commanded his
250 15 | among whom were Bandini dei Rossi, Francesco Brunelleschi,
251 1 | of Jove or of some other deity. It would be wearisome to
252 9 | Lucca by the help of Pazzino del Poggio, Puccinello dal Portico,
253 7 | the Pisans and Lucchese delayed coming to battle with the
254 9 | afterwards solemnly and deliberately elected prince by the people.
255 3 | of a soldier. This reply delighted Messer Francesco, and in
256 2 | turned to playing with arms, delighting in nothing so much as in
257 17 | arrived when Fortune would deliver the empire of Tuscany into
258 8 | hands went to Uguccione and demanded that Castruccio should be
259 9 | which had rebelled after the departure of Uguccione, and with the
260 5 | the position of governor, deprived him of his opportunity;
261 11 | sparing one of them, but depriving them of country and property,
262 11 | for their services as they deserved, they incited other families
263 1 | show. It appeared to be desirable to recall his memory, because
264 13 | the back was: “What God desires shall be.”~
265 15 | Florentines great anxiety, and despairing of preserving their liberty,
266 20 | thousand ways, but not utterly destroyed, who will hail the news
267 6 | wishes of Uguccione, to the detriment of the city, because it
268 21 | was ever loved with such devotion as he was. His obsequies
269 4 | exercises of strength and dexterity. But what enhanced so much
270 8 | of power, but rather than diminished it. Being of this mind,
271 2 | herbs for seasoning the dinner, and hearing a slight rustling
272 12 | of Pisa, and went himself direct to Pistoia; at midnight
273 17 | Castruccio’s forces except at a disadvantage. In one case they would
274 16 | Pistoia were thoroughly disaffected; he employed much thought
275 1 | his memory, because I have discerned in him such indications
276 9 | and he carried himself so discreetly with his friends and the
277 2 | gave evidence of wit and discretion, and learnt with a quickness
278 2 | compassionate than his sister. They discussed between themselves what
279 22 | the door.” He was having a discussion with the ambassador of the
280 20 | subjection, yet they will ever disdain to serve under a Lucchese.
281 7 | efficient men of the enemy were disengaged; and thus the Florentines
282 5 | be able to bring him into disgrace with the deputy of King
283 20 | Lucchese. Pistoia is also disloyal to thee, she being eaten
284 15 | horsemen he had previously dispatched there, and commanded the
285 14 | neither of them wishing to displace Manfred as long as he kept
286 7 | without having a chance of displaying their valour. The defeat
287 22 | with him rarely left him displeased. His hair was inclined to
288 22 | banished nobles, when a dispute arose between them, and
289 20 | reliance, for they are far distant, slow, and their help is
290 13 | Enrico with the greatest distinction. In a short time the presence
291 1 | was neither fortunate nor distinguished in his birth, as the course
292 17 | other town in the Pisan district, owing to its situation
293 13 | About this time great disturbances arose in Rome, owing to
294 14 | summit where the waters divide, so that twenty men side
295 15 | Here he remained many days, dividing the spoils, and celebrating
296 | does
297 22 | philosopher: “You are like the dogs who always run after those
298 22 | whereupon he obtained double the favour he had asked.
299 20 | is true. And thou wilt be doubly indebted to me, in that
300 20 | left you a state without a doubt smaller, but one more secure
301 23 | as they did, and he would doubtless have excelled both of them
302 22 | seeing that it was in a downward direction and you travelled
303 22 | answered: “With the face turned downwards, for I know when I am gone
304 10 | they should be compelled to draw their army out of Lombardy
305 9 | Pisa, and the Pisans, in dread of the Guelph party, and
306 22 | Someone bragged that he could drink much without becoming intoxicated.
307 14 | city by night, and after driving out some of Castruccio’s
308 19 | opinion that it was the duty of a good general to be
309 2 | Cenami, but Buonaccorso dying she became a widow, and
310 22 | but also by those of an earlier date. In stature he was
311 17 | In the early part of May 1328, the Florentines
312 22 | whilst men in buying an earthen or glass vase would sound
313 4 | horseman, and could manage with ease the most fiery charger,
314 20 | gained; and in this thou wilt easily succeed when thou hast learnt
315 22 | that the way to hell was an easy one, seeing that it was
316 20 | disloyal to thee, she being eaten up with factions and deeply
317 22 | Being also blamed for eating very dainty foods, he answered: “
318 2 | them; he left off reading ecclesiastical books, and turned to playing
319 1 | would not be particularly edifying to those who read them,
320 6 | communications with the object of effecting their restoration by the
321 15 | without having made any effective defence because of their
322 7 | enemy’s troops, and the most efficient men of the enemy were disengaged;
323 4 | Castruccio had reached his eighteenth year, the Ghibellines were
324 11 | that they could not only elevate Castruccio, but even advance
325 17 | Gusciana and its slight elevation above the surrounding plain.
326 | else
327 | elsewhere
328 7 | the enemy was sufficiently emboldened, and having mastered their
329 13 | had the following words embroidered on its front: “I am what
330 5 | should rob Castruccio of his eminence. Castruccio at first treated
331 17 | Fortune would deliver the empire of Tuscany into his hands,
332 16 | thoroughly disaffected; he employed much thought and energy
333 15 | until they reached their encampment under Serravalle, intending
334 14 | lay, he decided not to encounter it in the plains of Pistoia,
335 16 | his conspiracy Lanfranchi encountered a person who revealed the
336 7 | he spoke a few words of encouragement to his soldiers, and pointed
337 20 | of human affairs, did not endow me with sufficient judgment
338 16 | employed much thought and energy upon securing his position
339 4 | and dexterity. But what enhanced so much the charm of these
340 20 | to learn in this way to enjoy what my life-work and dangers
341 17 | Castruccio heard of the enormous army which the Florentines
342 5 | Pagolo, which increased enormously his power and position,
343 | enough
344 14 | Florentines, who were much enraged that Castruccio should have
345 10 | supplied with arms, and enrolled the men under captains and
346 10 | the men under captains and ensigns, so that he could quickly
347 2 | of a baby who was lying enveloped in the leaves and who seemed
348 15 | their liberty, they sent envoys to King Ruberto of Naples,
349 5 | created a certain amount of envy against him in Lucca in
350 4 | great men, modest with his equals, and courteous to his inferiors.
351 14 | gently, but is still narrow, especially at the summit where the
352 16 | conspiracy paucity of numbers is essential to secrecy, so for its execution
353 20 | but one more secure and established on a surer foundation. But
354 3 | others most mornings and evenings under the balcony of the
355 1 | because they are well known to everybody, and, as such tales would
356 2 | very handsome, and gave evidence of wit and discretion, and
357 8 | Castruccio, fearing no evil, went to the governor in
358 14 | Val di Nievole, not in the exact pass, but about a bowshot
359 7 | the army; whereupon he did exactly the opposite, putting his
360 8 | lest the Lucchese with the example of Pisa before them should
361 | except
362 22 | Castruccio was a man of exceptional abilities, not only measured
363 16 | essential to secrecy, so for its execution a few are not sufficient,
364 1 | should make him a great exemplar to men. I think also that
365 3 | and that he appeared to exercise a royal authority over them,
366 18 | and the enemy were utterly exhausted, and that both sides had
367 16 | drove their families into exile. It now appeared to Castruccio
368 17 | Fucecchio, leaving a wide expanse of land between them and
369 11 | for home. Contrary to his expectations, he found the rebellion
370 18 | infinitely greater, as might be expected in such a battle. Of the
371 15 | which was following, never expecting to find Castruccio in possession
372 7 | reach each other. By this expedient the more valiant part of
373 4 | prudence and courage in this expedition, acquiring greater reputation
374 11 | desirous of getting rid of the expenses of it. A treaty was concluded
375 11 | stating that he had found by experience that none of them were to
376 22 | danger, none more prudent in extricating himself. He was accustomed
377 2 | of a vine she turned her eyes in that direction, and heard
378 18 | tremendous shouts into the faces and bodies of the cavalry.
379 22 | it. No one was bolder in facing danger, none more prudent
380 12 | the partisans of either faction. Without further opposition
381 20 | she being eaten up with factions and deeply incensed against
382 18 | Ruberto, with Michelagnolo Falconi and Taddeo degli Albizzi,
383 2 | I speak it had somewhat fallen in estate, as so often happens
384 22 | subjects; ready to play false with the unfaithful, and
385 22 | vice than you should not fare so splendidly at the feasts
386 18 | many of them had stuck so fast that they could not move.
387 22 | gave so much trouble to fasten.” Castruccio said to one
388 19 | doctors saw it must prove fatal. Castruccio, therefore,
389 16 | could not endure that his fatherland should be under the dominion
390 22 | God that you will let him feed you also.” Seeing that someone
391 20 | every generous soul should feel—and how I was brought up
392 22 | thou hast thy ears in thy feet,” whereupon he obtained
393 3 | bringing up of Castruccio he felt a greater desire to have
394 19 | he was attacked with high fever, which increased so rapidly
395 20 | smaller state, at least with fewer enemies and perils, because
396 10 | could quickly bring into the field twenty thousand soldiers,
397 4 | manage with ease the most fiery charger, and in all jousts
398 7 | and Carlo, his nephew, and Filippo, the lord of Taranto. On
399 6 | the tower of the Onesti, filling it with supplies and munitions
400 2 | she had no children, they finally determined to bring it up.
401 3 | square of San Michele, the finest square in Lucca, and he
402 8 | four hundred horsemen to finish the business in his own
403 6 | gate of San Piero and set fire to the portcullis. Castruccio
404 22 | flatterer said to him: “Fisherman are willing to let the waters
405 22 | they make take a few little fishes, and I allow myself to be
406 15 | whole force to fall upon the flank of the enemy. These orders
407 12 | old debts. The countryside flocked to the city to see the new
408 15 | of two hundred thousand florins, and he send his son Carlo
409 22 | fine stones representing flowers and foliage of the most
410 22 | representing flowers and foliage of the most beautiful colouring.
411 16 | surrender of Pistoia would follow the acquisition of Pisa.~
412 19 | him, and addressed him as follows:~
413 22 | blamed for eating very dainty foods, he answered: “Thou dost
414 18 | Florentines strove to get a footing on land in order to make
415 6 | calling the people to arms and forcing open the gate from his side.
416 18 | that time low enough to be fordable, yet the water reached to
417 16 | of the Lucchese. He had formed this conspiracy, intending
418 | formerly
419 9 | this place he constructed a fort against it, which is called
420 11 | further security he raised a fortress in Lucca with the stones
421 1 | many others, he was neither fortunate nor distinguished in his
422 19 | the enemy to retrieve the fortunes of the day; he being of
423 23 | high qualities. He lived forty-four years, and was in every
424 20 | and established on a surer foundation. But Fortune, who insists
425 2 | Castruccio reached the age of fourteen he began to take less notice
426 22 | appeared strange to him that Fra Lazerone should go to Paradise
427 22 | and willing to overcome by fraud those whom he desired to
428 7 | in order to secure the free passage into Lucca. Upon
429 14 | restored the city to its freedom. The news of this greatly
430 15 | Lupacci and Lambertuccio Frescobaldi. This defeat caused the
431 22 | occurred to him to become a friar in order to save his soul,
432 14 | and having an intimate friendship with a resident in the castle,
433 11 | their youth, their former friendships, and the obligations which
434 2 | bounded on all sides by gardens, any person could have access
435 16 | Castruccio, and drive out the garrison. As, however, in a conspiracy
436 2 | the vineyard as usual to gather herbs for seasoning the
437 20 | those ambitions which every generous soul should feel—and how
438 20 | knows that he has not a genius for fighting must learn
439 14 | whilst in general it ascends gently, but is still narrow, especially
440 13 | Naples, who would drive the Germans out of the city, and bring
441 10 | Italian affairs, returned to Germany. All the Tuscan and Lombardian
442 10 | Nardo Scolari, Lapo Uberti, Gerozzo Nardi, and Piero Buonaccorsi,
443 11 | the war, and desirous of getting rid of the expenses of it.
444 3 | Visconti of Milan, and as a Ghibelline was the valued leader of
445 4 | to his inferiors. These gifts made him beloved, not only
446 22 | Castruccio was acquainted with a girl with whom he had intimate
447 22 | in buying an earthen or glass vase would sound it first
448 22 | more avaricious than I am gluttonous.” Being invited by Taddeo
449 22 | downwards, for I know when I am gone this country will be turned
450 20 | fighting must learn how to govern by the arts of peace. And
451 20 | his blood; how under his governance I learned to be valiant
452 10 | and all promised him the governorship of his country, if enabled
453 20 | have been content with the governorships of Lucca and Pisa. I should
454 22 | proportioned. He was of a gracious presence, and he welcomed
455 11 | house. To this Castruccio graciously responded, and begged Stefano
456 21 | Guinigi until the time of the great-grandson of Pagolo.~
457 22 | himself on his knees to the ground, and being sharply reproved
458 17 | between the rivers Arno and Gusciana and its slight elevation
459 20 | utterly destroyed, who will hail the news of my death with
460 22 | left him displeased. His hair was inclined to be red,
461 2 | passed Castruccio grew very handsome, and gave evidence of wit
462 8 | fearing that worse might happen, released him from prison.
463 2 | fallen in estate, as so often happens in this world. To this family
464 21 | successor, he died. He left a happy memory to those who had
465 5 | many men suspected him of harbouring tyrannical intentions. Among
466 14 | he pressed on in great haste to Pistoia. When the Florentines
467 22 | he always went without a hat. He was delightful among
468 17 | an undertaking of great hazard. In order to tempt the Florentines
469 6 | Pistoia, which city was the headquarters of the Guelph party, and
470 22 | man eat to preserve his health, and replied: “If the man
471 2 | seasoning the dinner, and hearing a slight rustling among
472 7 | and the loss in men very heavy, there being more than ten
473 22 | he was above the ordinary height, and perfectly proportioned.
474 22 | used to say that the way to hell was an easy one, seeing
475 22 | Castruccio answered: “A helmet.” Having put to death a
476 2 | vineyard as usual to gather herbs for seasoning the dinner,
477 13 | considered that he ought not to hesitate to render the emperor this
478 14 | valour of his troops, yet he hesitated to attack his enemy in the
479 8 | intentions. Ugucionne cursed the hesitation and cowardice of his son,
480 17 | Moreover, the enemy could not hinder its being victualled unless
481 1 | birth, as the course of this history will show. It appeared to
482 9 | Castruccio was received in great honour by Frederick, and many privileges
483 2 | and for this reason was honoured with the title of Messer
484 13 | Castruccio received many honours, and was made a Roman senator.
485 18 | moved higher up the river, hoping to find the river bed less
486 4 | he became an accomplished horseman, and could manage with ease
487 22 | the doctors who go to the houses of those who have the greatest
488 | however
489 20 | having the arbitrament of human affairs, did not endow me
490 22 | by Taddeo into a chamber hung with silk and paved with
491 22 | rich let him eat when he is hungry; if he be poor, then when
492 11 | those whom he had killed or hunted out of the state.~
493 15 | Montecarlo. Thus the Florentines hurried on until they reached their
494 22 | he came out of a house of ill fame blush at being seen
495 7 | occurrence. Owing to the illness of Uguccione, the Pisans
496 2 | lessons which Messer Antonio imparted to him. Messer Antonio intended
497 18 | Florentines were so much impeded by their arms and the water
498 20 | security. It is of the greatest important in this world that a man
499 15 | resistance. Retreat had been impossible, with the mountains on both
500 9 | now Castruccio, deeming it imprudent any longer to defer making
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