The Works of Garcilasso De La Vega Surnamed the Prince of Castilian Poets Tr
The Works of Garcilasso De La Vega Surnamed the Prince of Castilian Poets Tr
Garcilaso De La Vega
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" ® The quiet enjoyment, however, of alternate study and society which Garcilasso thus pos- 146 LIFE OF GARCILASSO. sessed, was of no long continuance. It was his fate to be called perpetually from his favourite pursuits to scenes of strife from which his mind revolted, and his writings show how keenly he felt the change. A fresh war summoned him to the field. Francis had taken advantage of the emperor's absence to revive his claims in Italy, and the death of Sforza strengthened the ground of h...is pretensions. Charles acted the part of a skilful diplomatist ; he appeared to admit the equity of the claim, and entered into negotiations respecting the disputed territory, till he should be better able to cope with his antagonist. But no sooner had he recruited his armies and finances, than he threw off the mask of moderation, and driving the forces of his rival from Piedmont and Savoy, invaded, thougli contrary to the advice of his ministers and generals, the southern provinces of France.
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