Isaac Comnenus 7
The Sending of the Embassy to Comnenus
15. The emperor therefore, after waiting a few days, asked me to come to terms with Comnenus. I...
Isaac Comnenus 6
12. We were therefore at a disadvantage in two respects, and even before it was decided to make war, the attitude of our generals...
Isaac Comnenus 5
The Various Counsels Put Forward to the Emperor with Regard to the Rebellion
10. Well, I bore him no malice and my advice to him...
Isaac Comnenus 4
8. Isaac’s first order was that they should keep to their own separate groups and avoid any disorderly mingling and confusion. They were to...
Isaac Comnenus 3
So, after waiting a few days, they assembled in one place**171 and concerted their plans. Even so, their deliberations were not completed before a...
Isaac Comnenus 2
Then, having made their leader stand forth in the centre of the group, together with his second-in-command — Isaac Comnenus**166 was the chief man...
Isaac Comnenus 1
Isaac Comnenus 1057-1059
Beginning of the Reign of Michael The Aged. (This Emperor Held Power for One Year)
1. Apparently, the last few emperors were convinced...
Cavalleria Rusticana part 6
“Friend Alfio,” began Turridu after he had walked quite a bit of the way beside his companion, who remained silent, with his cap drawn...
Cavalleria Rusticana part 5
Now that the husband was home again, Turridu no longer wasted his days in the little street, but drowned his sorrow at the tavern...
Cavalleria Rusticana part 4
“I am crazy about you,” Turridu would say; “I am losing my sleep and my appetite.”
“I dont believe it!”
“I wish I was the son...
