some of those things which ordained a new, gain reputation
and greatness to a new Prince. Therefore this
occasion should not be let pass, to the end that Italy
after so long a time may see some one redeemer of
hers appear. Nor can I express with what dearness
of affection he would be received in all those countreys
which have suffered by those forrein scums, with what
thirst of revenge, with what resolution of fidelity,
with what piety, with what tears. Would any gates
be shut again him? Any people deny him obedience?
Any envy oppose him? Would not every Italian
fully consent with him? This government of the
Barbarians stinks in every ones nostrils. Let
your Illustrious Family then undertake this worthy
exployt with that courage and those hopes wherewith
such just actions are to be attempted; to the end that
under your colours, this countrey may be enabled, and
under the protection of your fortune that saying of
Petrarch be verifyed.
Virtu contr’ al fuore Prendera
l’arme, e fia il combatter corto: Che
l’antico valore Ne gli Italici cor non e morto.
Vertue against fury shall advance the
fight,
And it i’ th’ combate soon
shall put to flight:
For th’ old Roman valor is not dead,
Nor in th’ Italians brests extinguished.
