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A30463	But to return ● ● Ferrara, I could not but ask all I saw, how it came, that so rich was so strangely abandoned?
A30463	The little Jesus askt, why she wept?
A67165	And before whose Feet could it be more justly laid, than Your Majesties?
A67165	How therefore cou''d the Muses silent be?
A67165	Or what would we the reward of all?
A62183	And this answers the other Question, to wit, Whether Spain can unite with any other Power against the Republick?
A62183	And what a wonderful thing was the deposition of the Doge Foscari, conceal''d by his own Brother?
A62183	But if it be ask''d, whether the Republick have either Title, Inclination or Facility to acquire any part of the Spanish Dominions in Italy?
A62183	Now whether the Republick has any Title, Inclination or Facility to acquire any part of the Emperour''s Territories?
A62183	The last Question is, Whether he can unite with others against the Republick?
A30473	It was all over, long before I came to Turin?
A62177	And this answers the other Question, to wit, Whether Spain can unite with any other Power against the Republick?
A62177	And what a wonderful thing was the deposition of the Doge Foscari, conceal''d by his own Brother?
A62177	But if it be ask''d, whether the Republick have either Title, Inclination or Facility to acquire any part of the Spanish Dominions in Italy?
A62177	Now whether the Republick has any Title, Inclination or Facility to acquire any part of the Emperour''s Territories?
A62177	The last Question is, Whether he can unite with others against the Republick?
A92196	15 89 Qui Cineres?
A92196	Hoc tunc Veientes fuere: nunc fuisse quis meminit?
A92196	Valum Nobile par brevi Camoena Longum mensus iter; Fleam necesse Quorum fertur oves?
A92196	What dust lies here?
A92196	What though* Hells Centinell that Champion stout, Spit wildfire, Blow the Dayes Taper out?
A92196	quae reliquiae?
A92196	quodve vestigium?
A41525	were the former to be blamed, or the latter commended?
A62355	An memorem potius?
A62355	And hath on them with admiration gazed?
A62355	Lucrinoque addita claustra, Atque indignatum magnis stridoribus aequor?
A62355	Of those how few are there that prefer not discourses in their own?
A62355	Quando repostum Cecubum, ad festas dapes Victore laetus Caesare, Tecum sub alta( sic Jovi gratum) domo Beate Maecenas bibam?
A62355	Qui Cineres?
A62355	Quid hospes adstas?
A62355	What at these trifles stands the world amazed?
A62355	What dust lies here?
A62355	What shall we say of the great entire Statues, of the Castori on Horseback?
A62355	Who in these nations less barbarous then their Ancestors, can think of that Country without reverēce?
A62355	of so many brass Statues and Vessels capacious to bath in?
A62355	of the great bodies of Rivers prostrate on the ground?
A62355	who can peevishly resolve to be ignorant of their story by refusing this Treatise?
A49620	And againe, if those places be the best to dye in, where all comforts of the soul are best had; what place can be better to dye in then Rome?
A49620	And if these ingenious gentlemen haue painted out Italy in busto onely, and profile; why may not I paint her out at full face, and at her full length?
A49620	And what generous mother will not say to her sonn with that ancient?
A49620	Blind loue whither doest thou hurrey, Princesses, to make them preferre cottages before Courts?
A49620	But Why Hidden?
A49620	But was not this also a gallant mother that went with a child who was full eighteen years old when his mother bore him?
A49620	But why doth not the Pope discountenance and punish whores that are knowne to be such?
A49620	But why doth not the Pope punish them home, and roote them quite out by banishment?
A49620	But why takes he money of them?
A49620	Darest thou speak ill of that Sun which helpt to make Caesar?
A49620	Dic quibus haec cepit Piscator retibus?
A49620	Est elle grande?
A49620	Est elle riche?
A49620	Est- elle belle?
A49620	First, what can be more vnlikely then that a woman should surprise such a wise nation as the Italians are, and so grossely?
A49620	For is it not a discountenanceing of them, to forbid them to come to publick meetings, and assemblyes, where women of honour meet?
A49620	Is it not a punishment to them to be obliged to enter their names publickly in the list of whores?
A49620	Is it not a punishment to them; to forbid them to liue together, where they might encourage one an other, and passe their time more cheerfully?
A49620	Is she great?
A49620	Is she riche?
A49620	It s called Domine quo vadis?
A49620	Lord whither go you?
A49620	Non, Ergo quid?
A49620	Nunquid& hic pisces cepit?
A49620	One went a foot grauely with a cloake on,& cryed a secret against mice, and opening his cloake, shewd a cat that he had vnder his arme?
A49620	Or in earnest, do not some things deserue to be ieered?
A49620	Or was it such a solid honour to haue a statue in the Capitol, when geese, and woolfes were honored so too?
A49620	Others perchance will finde fault, that J write merrily sometimes: And why not?
A49620	Others will say, J ieere now and then: And would any man haue me go through so many diuers countries, and prayse all I see?
A49620	Quelle aige a elle?
A49620	Qui tantum rapuere ducem?
A49620	Quis iacet hoc gelido sub marmore?
A49620	Returning from S. Sebastians towards the towne againe, I passed by a little Chappel called, Domine quo Vadis?
A49620	S. Hieromes ashes are buryed here in a side Altar on the left hand: and where should we looke for S. Hierome, but neare our Sauiours Crib?
A49620	The house of God?
A49620	The publick Schooles, called here Il Bue, or Oxe; what if the first Readers here came from Oxford, as they did to the Vniuersity of Pauia?
A49620	Vt raperent quidnam compulit?
A49620	Was a crowne of leaues such an honour, when euen baudy houses and priuyes, Saith Tertullian, Were crowned too?
A49620	Was not this a true Guardinfanta, which preserued thus the life of a child?
A49620	Well; if others haue written vpon this subiect, why may not I?
A49620	What can be sayd more?
A49620	What if the Architect of this Church were somewhat of Diogenes his minde?
A49620	What more vnlikely, then that a woman findeing her self great with child, should venture to go so farre a foot in a procession?
A49620	What shall I say of the Scholae piae in Rome, a company of good Religious men, who looke like Iesuits, saue onely that they go barefoot in sandals?
A49620	What shall I say of the publick charity of the Pope himself well knowne to all?
A49620	Where are now those rare peeces of antiquity which historyes rather mention, then we finde now in Rome?
A49620	Whether the Seignorie of Venice were fair or no?
A49620	Who would think the ayre and the Earth to be deuouring elements, as well as the fire and the water?
A49620	Why how old is she I pray you?
A49620	as, at the Corso, in the euenings; at publick mariages; at their sung operas; and the like?
A49620	because our Saviour appareing here to S. Peter flyeing out of the prison of Rome, was asked by Peter, Domine, quo vadis?
A49620	is it not a discountenanceing of them to forbid thē to go in coaches in the day time; or to stirre out of dores in the night?
A49620	or of Churches, Wrought Tombes, or inlayd Tables; but hee must speak of Coupolas; of bassi rilieui; and of pietre commesse?
A49620	what if this were the Temple of Honour?
A33560	How could he so soon resolve what to do, not to lose the power o ● … arbitrement granted him?
A33560	How could she secure her self of her own and her Sons Affairs?
A33560	How else durst he despise the Majesty of that Crown, and the so neer and powerfull Forces of the State of Millain?
A33560	Was there ever known so unjust, and so imperious a command?
A33560	What would her Guardianship and Regency be?
A33560	What, but to pretend to besiege the City by Sea?
A33560	Who sees not Italy fallen into miserable slavery, and into as deplorable a condition as ever she was in since the declination of the Roman Empire?
A33560	Who sees not a fair way made to that Monarchy which that Nation fancies unto her self?
A33560	Yes, said the Prince; And will your Highness give me leave, said Padre Rohose, to affirm this to others from your mouth?
A33560	after having lost their best men?
A33560	against the dread which the French Forces bear with them every where, and which are every where so feared and reverenced?
A33560	and ascertain them that the same thing, begun with more prosperous presage shall have a more fortunate end?
A33560	and shall we doubt to findless moderation in the Court of Spain, in a cause incomparably better, then the Hollanders did in France?
A33560	but to authorize and make our enemy Duke, the Protector of our people, which is the thing he so much now affects?
A33560	but why talk I of stops or hinderances?
A33560	but, why make I use of so remote examples, when there are not wanting those which are fresher and more sutable to the times and present occurrences?
A33560	careless lookers upon the common danger and calamity?
A33560	deprived of their General at the very first encounter, in whom they did so much confide?
A33560	does your Highness know how far the Provisions which you ought to make prove short?
A33560	from whose dignity, safety and freedom, you reap so much splendor, and security?
A33560	how contrary to the weighty concerns of that Crown?
A33560	how could ● … e 〈 ◊ 〉 with the Embassadours, and afford them time to consult upon, delibera ● … e, and stipulate the Peace?
A33560	how far do these conceits differ from the ways of that Court?
A33560	how far inferiour to your obligation, and to what you did assure me they should be, first in Susa, and afterwards in Turin?
A33560	or that he will joyn with Savoy against us, to revenge himself upon us for our denial?
A33560	our Citizens lives peradventure, who are Prisoners with the Duke?
A33560	shall she sleep, and be drown''d in a dull Lethargy, which confesseth that she continually watcheth over, and stands sentinel to the common liberty?
A33560	shall the generosity of the Italian name be so totally extinct, as that all Italy shall obey those whom they have formerly commanded?
A33560	shall we suffer the publick safety to run certain ruine, for saving the lives of a few, though never so deserving Citizens?
A33560	shall we think that the King of Spain will ever subscribe to so wicked and exorbitant demands of the Duke of Savoy, and of his Agents in Italy?
A33560	shall we think that they will hold out, at the very first appearance of our Ensigns, that they will wait for the noise of our Cannon?
A33560	that they will not rather think of their own safety, then of making resistance?
A33560	the sencelesse fear of the King if Spains anger being removed, what are we to apprehend, if we consent not to these so unjust demands?
A33560	what esteem will be put upon her generosity, and grandezza?
A33560	what will the event be, if the great succours and aids which are preparing in Naples and Sicily shall come from thence this mean while?
A33560	when they shall see themselves deprived of so many Chieftains and Officers?
A33560	where Carriages for other Implements?
A33560	where Cattel for Carriage?
A33560	where are the Bruto''s, where the Torquato''s, who for the preservation of Military Discipline, spared not their own Sons lives?
A33560	who can assure us that they will continue their hitherto feigned friendship with us, when we shall have passed the Mountains?
A33560	who was better acquainted with the merits of every particular man then he?
A33560	will it not be able to infuse courage into free, great, and powerful Princes?
A33560	will there none then dare to shew their faces, and gainsay such insolent commands?
A33560	with what Arms, with what Commanders can they bereave you of the reward and fruit of Victory?
A33560	you may peradventure think that a French- like fury, more terrible then the raging of the Sea, might devour those Provinces?
A56530	Affairs then standing upon this foot, who can praise the advice taken by the confederates, of fighting the French?
A56530	Alas, how hard is it to serve two Masters, God and the World?
A56530	And a Spartan being demanded by an Athenian, what he thought of the walls of Athens?
A56530	And did not they themselves give over all hopes of defending them?
A56530	And hath not this last Age seen one of the most signal and illustrious Naval victories that was ever heard of?
A56530	And having won these Islands, what way would he have made for the enterprise of Italy?
A56530	And how can it be expected therefore that many great victories should be won, since they meet with so many rubs by means of these strong Holds?
A56530	And how can it be said that the City of Rome was ruined by Peace since she never tasted thereof?
A56530	And if I spend all, how can I, according to humane respect, be blamed?
A56530	And if they have any thing of good in them, why dost thou not call to mind how soon thou art to forgo them?
A56530	And to say truth, to what purpose could such a Law or Custom serve, unless it were the more to exasperate Civil diffention?
A56530	And to speak only of things of more recent memory, how great a desire hath this Commonwealth shewn to the common good?
A56530	And when the Laws are trampled under foot, what State can be free from the snares of the Enemy?
A56530	And who can doubt but that the true end of a City is to have her Citizens live vertuously, not the inlarging of her Empire?
A56530	And why should the Carthaginians rather fear Pyrrhus his Greatness, then that of the Romans?
A56530	And yet what was this banishment but a kind of Ostracism?
A56530	But how could Hannibal hope to tarry long in Italy, and to be able to receive such succors and supplies as he must of necessity stand in need of?
A56530	But how could a City be long preserved, which was wholly bent upon those things which were the means to bring her to her end?
A56530	But how famous did they prove in matter of War, and worthy of that praise which is given to excellent Commanders?
A56530	But how far different from these are Gods waies?
A56530	But how long were we able to keep it, though it were strongly garrisoned?
A56530	But how much did Pompey enlarge the bounds of the Roman Empire in Asia?
A56530	But in Scipio''s Victories, what can be desired to make them greater or more glorious?
A56530	But let us argue the business in general; if the place were weak which they should assault, what honor should they win thereby?
A56530	But on the contrary, who does not know how very opportune this situation was for many other things, and of what use for the Commonwealth?
A56530	But say what thing it is, which of all humane operations, wherein such certainty and constancie is to be found?
A56530	But say, I beseech you, was th ● re not forty three years between the first and second Carthaginian war?
A56530	But say, I pray you, who could assure the Imperialists, that they should avoid the hazard of a Battel?
A56530	But since experience proved the contrary, how can the increasing of danger at home, to carry it abroad, be praised?
A56530	But to proceed to the other heads: What situation could there be chosen which was not disadvantagious for the Imperialists?
A56530	But what Friendship is more firm then that which is bound with the Tye of great Benefits?
A56530	But what Princes envy ought the Commonwealth to have feared?
A56530	But what greater misery is there then this humane felicity?
A56530	But what greater thing could be expected from any League, then from that which God blest with the famous victory at the Curz ● la ● ● Islands?
A56530	But what proportion can the good reward which I hoped for thereby, bear with the pains I took, which was truly very great?
A56530	But what shall I say more?
A56530	But what shall I say of the rest?
A56530	But what shall be said of him, whose worth and vertue doth exceed that of all others?
A56530	But what shall we say of things that happened afterwards, when their Fame grew greater?
A56530	But what shall we ● ay of the French, who boast so much of their valor, and glory in War?
A56530	Charls the Emperor led sundry times puissant Armies upon several undertakings; but what was the fruit that he reaped by his most famous Expeditions?
A56530	Could he shew that constancy and generosity which he had many times before publickly boasted of?
A56530	Did not the Cities belonging to their friends and confederates rebel every where?
A56530	Did not the Romans lose possession of all Italy, after the rout given them by Hannibal at Cannae?
A56530	Did not the Turks soon repossess themselves of those places from whence they were driven?
A56530	Did they not preserve their own honor, and do service to all Christendom?
A56530	Do I peradventure hope, that whilst I my self do not change, the nature of those things wherein I am verst should alter?
A56530	For were not the French a valiant and stout Nation?
A56530	For what gives the true Form to a City, but the communication of Government?
A56530	Had not Caesar the like obligations to the Venetians, as the King of France had, which should have kept him from such a confederacie?
A56530	Have not the Imperialists and Spaniards made oft- times many attemp ● s in Africa, and had good success therein?
A56530	He who should have asked Fabius, what the signs were, what the fruits of his Victories; what could he have shewn?
A56530	How can he who lives in the worlds Militia, taste of these fruits of true peace?
A56530	How can that Government then be termed good, which is so ill disposed towards the attainment of a Cities chief end?
A56530	How is it then given out, that peace and idleness was the ruine of that City?
A56530	How many Cities and Provinces did Pompey and Caesar bring under the Roman Empire?
A56530	How many Princes, how many several Nations join''d together in the time of Pope Urban the Second, for the recovery of the Holy Land?
A56530	How many rare Artificers have there likewise been of Grecians in all the most noble Arts, particularly in Sculpture and Picture- drawing?
A56530	How many years were there between the second and third Carthaginian war?
A56530	How often did the Saxons, Bavarians and other people of Germany take up Arms to molest the States of the Empire?
A56530	How often hath she maintained Wars, to the end that there might be a right, and an Italian Governor in the Dukedom of Milan?
A56530	If a day of Battel be ever to be had, what else was there to be done to keep off the ruine which doth threaten Christendom every day more and more?
A56530	If all Princes and Countries were become Enemies, who were to be trusted?
A56530	If they be not of great worth, as truly they are not, why dost thou so much love them?
A56530	In what place should the Imperial Army have incamped, which would not have been very incommodious for them, and far off?
A56530	Nay, had he not peculiar respects which counsell''d him to the contrary?
A56530	Old Age which useth to dead the affections of the flesh, ought now to quicken the zeal of the Spirit?
A56530	Or what reason have others to complain more of me, then I have of my self?
A56530	Or would the advantage of such an acquisition have been answerable to the expence, and to the expectation had of such an Army?
A56530	Ought not they to have been judged worthy of excuse, and their Commonwealth free from the imputation that their Orders were no ways good?
A56530	Should they perhaps have stood idly expecting the shock of the Turkish Army, if it should advance towards them?
A56530	Since so little a part of my life remains, or almost none at all, wherein I may recollect my thoughts, what time have I to think of my end?
A56530	So full of cares, and destracted with so many thoughts?
A56530	That the Affairs of the world, so full of anxious cares, should turn to the peace and solace of the soul?
A56530	That trouble should turn to delight?
A56530	That worldly good shall assume a new vertue of makeing their possessors well apaid and satisfied?
A56530	The last Carthaginian war being hardly ended, did not they wage war in Spain with the Numantines for the space of fourteen years?
A56530	The other part remains now to be discussed; Whether the City of Rome might have received a better Form of State?
A56530	Then what courage, or what hope of succour would those French- men have, who were left behind for the defence of the Kingdom of Naples?
A56530	To pass by so many oth ● r glorious Victories and Triumphs, who can choose but admire the great deeds of ● ● mpey and of Caesar?
A56530	To say truth, what can be said of Fabius, save that he did not lose?
A56530	WHAT do I do?
A56530	Was it that so strong and flourishing an Army should rot and moulder away about the walls of Vienna?
A56530	Was not Pyrrhus invited into Italy for this purpose by the S ● mniti and Tarentini?
A56530	Was there any such thing in Alexander, in whom supreme Authority and Empire did consist?
A56530	Were not Modon ● and Corone recovered from the Turks by the Imperial Forces, under the Ensigns of the same Charls?
A56530	What a voyage did Pompey the Great make in the pursuit of Mithridates?
A56530	What appearance was there in her of any fear, or rather what greater sign could be desired in her of generous confidence and most noble daring?
A56530	What can be alleadged on the behalf of these modern Princes, which may compare with these for military glory?
A56530	What could I answer, if I should be asked what fruit I reaped by these my studies?
A56530	What danger can ensue unto, or can harm the common liberty or authority of Citizens either in War or in Peace, whilst the Laws are observed?
A56530	What did Francis King of France leave unattempted to get footing in Italy?
A56530	What did she resolve to yield up of free- will?
A56530	What do I expect?
A56530	What do I look for?
A56530	What do I then do?
A56530	What do I think?
A56530	What had the Parthians of common with the Commonwealth of Rome?
A56530	What had the Venetian Senate reason to fear at this time less then this?
A56530	What is then to be resolved upon in this diversitie of allegations?
A56530	What is there then 〈 ◊ 〉 like, not to name equal, between these two, which may make them contend for military glory?
A56530	What more proper to produce and preserve this, then Magnificence, Grace and Affability?
A56530	What noise, what complaints were heard, which shewed that she would terminate that contention with vain words, which could not be ended but with Arms?
A56530	What other Commander was ever more highly esteemed, and dearly beloved by his Soldiers?
A56530	What should move him thereunto?
A56530	What thing is there so good, as may not be abused by wicked men?
A56530	What think I?
A56530	What though Darius his men may be said to have been rude and base?
A56530	What was it that Charls with his undaunted and dreadless spirit did not undertake?
A56530	What was then to be done?
A56530	What ● esolution shall then be given in this so doubtful question, in which so many reasons may be alleaged on al ● sides?
A56530	When were the whole Forces of Germany seen so united, as they were at this time?
A56530	Where the majesty of her Empire?
A56530	Where the pomp of so many Triumphs?
A56530	Where will you find a mind so constant; as will not be much disturbed at such an advertisement as this?
A56530	Whether Citadel ● and Strong Holds, much used by our modern Princes, be commodious, and of true safety to a State, or no?
A56530	Who can consider them without endeavoring to know the reasons thereof?
A56530	Who can praise the suffering of danger to increase at home, out of hopes of purchasing abroad?
A56530	Who had his share in more Battels then he?
A56530	Who knows not that in the Naval fight at Salamina, it was necessity that made the Grecians so couragious?
A56530	Who shewed more boldness in undertaking enterprises, greater constancie in prosecuting them, more hopes in effecting them?
A56530	Who was more famous then for dexterity of wit for the managing of weighty affairs, then Lodorica Sforza Duke of Milan?
A56530	Who will not then admire these so great and unparellel''d things?
A56530	Why dost thou dread the loss of them so much?
A56530	Why endeavorst thou so much to be master of them?
A56530	Yet in whose possession are these very places now, which were gotten with so much charge and danger?
A56530	and in thou shall be fixt in heavenly bliss, what need in that abode hath he of worldly glory, who is glorified with eternal glory?
A56530	and yet when was the Commonwealth of Rome free from Foreign war, though these her Enemies did not appear to be so?
A56530	and you Princes, how vain are all your Forces to maintain your Lordships and States?
A56530	by what pretence can a just Prince, or a well- governed Commonwealth humble such a man, or keep him low, or aloof from partaking of their Councels?
A56530	how many Armies did he lead thither?
A56530	how much treasure did he spend in those attempts?
A56530	or if Solyman should not have advanced, but have shunned the encounter, should they have marched on and forced him to fight?
A56530	over how many conquered Kings and Provinces did he triumph?
A56530	the memory of so many victories?
A56530	to repent me of my sins?
A56530	to what danger would the Dukedom of Milan and Tuscany have been exposed?
A56530	to whom was any recourse to be had?
A56530	what injury had they then done her, to make the Romans take up arms against them?
A56530	when was he ever weary or satisfied with warfaring?
A56530	who is satisfied, who is content, who is for ever blessed?
A56530	why such expence?
A56530	why such preparation for War?
A56530	yet when a great deluge of War came upon him, what use could he make of all his Artifices?