[9] Lights are likewiseexpressive of joy, and were anciently used on this account inreceiving Roman emperors, and on other public occasions, as atpresent. Gregory neglected nothing toprotect the oppressed, and raised troops for the defence of severalplaces. Hold him, sweet Lady, hold him fast; rush on his neck,dwell on his embraces, and compensate the three days' absence bymultiplied delights in your present enjoyment of him. See thecompilations of Bollandus from the authors of the Byzantine history.
What is the name (proceeded he) of the province from which they are brought? It was replied, that the natives of that were called Deiri. time after fell intolukewarmness, and was cruelly possessed by an evil spirit, and seizedwith a dreadful mel But, to preserve the treasure of humility, he concealed, asmuch as possible, both his natural and acquired talents, and theextraordinary graces with which the Holy Ghost enriched his soul. No one wasmore courteous and affable, but it was his principle to shun allunnecessary visits.
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