own lips.  Yet when the secrecy of the Spanish cabinet and the Macchiavellian scheme of policy by which the age was characterized are considered, it is not strange that there should have been misunderstandings and contradictions with regard to the man’s character till a full light had been thrown upon it by the disinterment of ancient documents.  The word “Durate,” which was the Cardinals device, may well be inscribed upon his mask, which has at last been torn aside, but which was formed of such durable materials, that it has deceived the world for three centuries.

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     Attempting to swim in two waters
     Dissimulation and delay
     Excited with the appearance of a gem of true philosophy
     Insinuating suspicions when unable to furnish evidence
     Maintaining the attitude of an injured but forgiving Christian
     More accustomed to do well than to speak well
     Perpetually dropping small innuendos like pebbles
     Procrastination was always his first refuge
     They had at last burned one more preacher alive

MOTLEY’S HISTORY OF THE NETHERLANDS, PG EDITION, VOLUME 9.

The rise of the Dutch republic
John Lothrop Motley, D.C.L., LL.D.
1855
1564-1565 [Chapter V.]

Return of the three seigniors to the state council—­Policy of Orange—­Corrupt character of the government—­Efforts of the Prince in favor of reform—­Influence of Armenteros—­Painful situation of Viglius—­His anxiety to retire—­Secret charges against him transmitted by the Duchess to Philip—­Ominous signs of the times—­ Attention of Philip to the details of persecution—­Execution of Fabricius, and tumult at Antwerp—­Horrible cruelty towards the Protestants—­Remonstrance of the Magistracy of Bruges and of the four Flemish estates against Titelmann—­Obduracy of Philip—­Council of Trent—­Quarrel for precedence between the French and Spanish envoys—­Order for the publication of the Trent decrees in the Netherlands—­Opposition to the measure—­Reluctance of the Duchess—­ Egmont accepts a mission to Spain—­Violent debate in the council concerning his instructions—­Remarkable speech of Orange—­Apoplexy of Viglius—­Temporary appointment of Hopper—­Departure of Egmont—­ Disgraceful scene at Cambray—­Character of the Archbishop—­Egmont in Spain—­Flattery and bribery—­Council of Doctors—­Vehement declarations of Philip—­His instructions to Egmont at his departure —­Proceedings of Orange in regard to his principality—­Egmont’s report to the state council concerning his mission—­His vainglory—­ Renewed orders from Philip to continue the persecution—­Indignation of Egmont—­Habitual dissimulation of the King—­Reproof of Egmont by Orange—­Assembly of doctors in Brussels—­Result of their deliberations transmitted to Philip—­Universal