The magic ring, Vol. 1 (of 3)

part in the world from that of a knight-errant. “Say not so,” answered

the merchant vehemently. “I am by birth a Milanese, and it has been proved already on the shields of German warriors, even against the attacks of emperors, that our citizens are not ignorant of warfare. There survives yet somewhat of the old Roman spirit among us. Besides, you must not judge the party at our last...