Had the Neapolitans fought bravel we were all ready to rise in the rear of their invaders. The ignominious defeat of the revolutionists alone prevented an outbreak in the Romagna. (Lord Byron)

Had the Neapolitans fought bravel we were all ready to rise in the rear of their invaders. The ignominious defeat of the revolutionists alone prevented an outbreak in the Romagna.

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