even valets used their power, as
is not wonderful.

"He went late to mass and often out of hours. Sometimes he had
it celebrated at two o'clock or even three, and in so doing he
exceeded all Christian observance. For this there is no excuse
that I dare allege. I leave it to the judgment of God. He had,
indeed, obtained dispensation from the pope for causes which he
explained, _and he only_ is responsible. God alone can judge about
him.

"It would be a dreadful shame if his soul suffered for this
neglect in lifetime. Earth would not suffice to deplore, nor the
nature of man to lament the perdition of such a soul and of such a
prince. Hell is not worthy of him nor good enough to lodge him. 0
God, who rescued Trajan from Hades for a single virtuous act, do
not suffer this man to descend therein!"

Having thus tried his best to give a vivid description of the father's
personality, while acknowledging that he is not sure of the fate of
his soul, the chronicler decides that it would be an excellent moment
to paint the son, too, for all time, in view of his mortality. "I will
use the past tense so that my words may be good for always."

Duke Charles was shorter and stouter than Duke Philip, but well
formed, strong in arm and thigh. His shoulders were rather thick-set
and a trifle stooping, but his body was well adapted to activity.
The contour of his face was rounder than that of his father, his
complexion brunette. His eyes were black and laughing, angelically
clear. When he was sunk in thought it seemed as though his father
looked out of them. Like his father's mouth was his, full and red. His
nose was pronounced, his beard brown, and his hair black. His forehead
was fine, his neck white and well set, though always bent as he
walked. He certainly was not as straight as Philip, but nevertheless
he was a fine prince with a fair outer man.

When he began to speak he often found difficulty in expressing
himself, but once started his speech became fluent, even eloquent.
His voice was fine and clear, but he could not sing, although he had
studied the technique and was fond of music. In conversation he was
more logical than his father, but very tenacious of his own opinion
and vehement in its expression, although, at the bottom, he was just
to all men.

In council he was keen, subtle, and ready. He listened to others'
arguments judicially and gave them due weight befo