History of the Revolt of the Netherlands volume 03
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Why will we not contentourselves with the measures which have been approved of by the wisdom ofsuch great rulers? Example is ever the safest guide. "But what need to go to pagan antiquity for guidance and example when wehave near at hand the glorious precedent of Charles V. , the greatest ofkings, who taught at last by experience, abandoned the bloody path ofpersecution, and for many years before his abdication adopted mildermeasures. And Philip himself, our most gracious sovereign, seemed atfi...rst strongly inclined to leniency until the counsels of Granvella andof others like him changed these views; but with what right or wisdomthey may settle between themselves. To me, however, it has alwaysappeared indispensable that legislation to be wise and successful mustadjust itself to the manners and maxims of the times. In conclusion, I would beg to remind you of the close understanding which subsistsbetween the Huguenots and the Flemish Protestants. Let us beware ofexasperating them any further.
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