1635: THE CANNON LAW — snippet 114
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1635: THE CANNON LAW – snippet 114:
Barberini tried not to giggle. Many though Vitelleschi's excellent qualities were, horse-trading was not a talent he possessed. Listening to the man try was almost embarrassing. Fortunately, Barberini realized, this particular horse had already been bought and paid for.
"Your Excellency," he interrupted, "if it lies within your power, securing the person of my uncle from that siege would be the greatest service your nation might do for me, my house, and the Most Holy Roman Catholic Church. His Holiness will not leave of his own accord, I must add. Any rescue must be prepared to drag him out by main force."