The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, PDF eBook

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In the reign of Amurath, he twice tasted of royalty, and twice descended from the throne; his tender age was inca pable of opposing his father's restoration, but never could he forgive the vizirs who had recommended that salutary measure.

His nuptials were celebrated with the daughter of a Turkman emir; and, after a festival of two months, he departed from Hadrianople with his bride to reside in the government of Magnesia.

Before the end of six weeks, he was recalled by a sudden message from the divan, which announced the decease of Amurath and the mutinous spirit of the Janizaries.

His speed and vigour commanded their obedience; he passed the Hellespont with a chosen guard.

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