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The Life Of Ximenes, Archbishop Of Toledo.
and prudence , but sanctioned by his authority a laudable zeal , that aimed at the suppression of irregularities introduced into the heart of his diocese ; he encouraged him likewise to proceed in . a justifiable way against all persons , acting , under any pretence whatever , in opposition to his legal authority . The receipt of this letter from his Holiness , strengthened by the authority it contained , and enlarged by thatfrom
the Queen ' s favour , had such an effect upon his diocesans , , the order they observed , they mig ht have been denominated a new race of men . Vice dared not rear her head : and primitive severity of manners revived under a prelate , who , in his own deportment , afforded a stiiking example of imitation . Occupied in the important regulation of his diocese , Ximenes frequented the Court but on .
special occasions . Impressed with his anxiety for promoting the public good , the people , when he waited on their Catholic Majesties , persuaded themselves that the intent of it was to promote their welfare . His reigning virtue was a zeal for justice , on which account , he would not suffer the great to oppress their dependants . If injured poverty submitted a complaint to him , he enquired into the causes from whence it originated ; and , if the subject of consideration rested with him alone , he gave instant satisfaction : when that was not the case , fearless of what consequences mig ht ensue , he laid the complaint
before the King , we ' re it even against the most powerful noble in his dominions . if he perceived irregularity in the officers of the court , in the administration of justice , or in the exaction of the royal taxes , he warned the Queen of the necessity of an immediate remedy . Of the numerous instances that he gave of his equity aud resolution , ' ! shall relate onlyonewhich drew down upon him the blessings of the people , and is
, an exemplification of his charity and justice . An impost was levied in the kingdom of Castille and Leori , which was not only burthensome to the public , but exacted with much severity . It consisted of the tenth part of every thing that was either sold or exchanged . This tribute had been proposed in the extreme necessity of the state , during the heig ht of wars against the Moors .
It had been granted as a temporary subsidy ; but by the authority of the King , and the submission of the people , it hadbecome permanent . This oppresion was rendered insupportable by the avarice and rigour of the collectors , who , under the pretence of searching for goods that were not entered , or valued under the selling price , p lundered the property of individuals , and by law-suits and violence , added to the afflictions of the poor , already sinking under the burthen of other oppressions .
Those whose services were rewarded by pensions arising from this fund , or officers , the wages of whom were deducted from it , were paid slowly after their remittances were due , to which were added repeated delays . Pro BE CONTINUED . " !
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The Life Of Ximenes, Archbishop Of Toledo.
and prudence , but sanctioned by his authority a laudable zeal , that aimed at the suppression of irregularities introduced into the heart of his diocese ; he encouraged him likewise to proceed in . a justifiable way against all persons , acting , under any pretence whatever , in opposition to his legal authority . The receipt of this letter from his Holiness , strengthened by the authority it contained , and enlarged by thatfrom
the Queen ' s favour , had such an effect upon his diocesans , , the order they observed , they mig ht have been denominated a new race of men . Vice dared not rear her head : and primitive severity of manners revived under a prelate , who , in his own deportment , afforded a stiiking example of imitation . Occupied in the important regulation of his diocese , Ximenes frequented the Court but on .
special occasions . Impressed with his anxiety for promoting the public good , the people , when he waited on their Catholic Majesties , persuaded themselves that the intent of it was to promote their welfare . His reigning virtue was a zeal for justice , on which account , he would not suffer the great to oppress their dependants . If injured poverty submitted a complaint to him , he enquired into the causes from whence it originated ; and , if the subject of consideration rested with him alone , he gave instant satisfaction : when that was not the case , fearless of what consequences mig ht ensue , he laid the complaint
before the King , we ' re it even against the most powerful noble in his dominions . if he perceived irregularity in the officers of the court , in the administration of justice , or in the exaction of the royal taxes , he warned the Queen of the necessity of an immediate remedy . Of the numerous instances that he gave of his equity aud resolution , ' ! shall relate onlyonewhich drew down upon him the blessings of the people , and is
, an exemplification of his charity and justice . An impost was levied in the kingdom of Castille and Leori , which was not only burthensome to the public , but exacted with much severity . It consisted of the tenth part of every thing that was either sold or exchanged . This tribute had been proposed in the extreme necessity of the state , during the heig ht of wars against the Moors .
It had been granted as a temporary subsidy ; but by the authority of the King , and the submission of the people , it hadbecome permanent . This oppresion was rendered insupportable by the avarice and rigour of the collectors , who , under the pretence of searching for goods that were not entered , or valued under the selling price , p lundered the property of individuals , and by law-suits and violence , added to the afflictions of the poor , already sinking under the burthen of other oppressions .
Those whose services were rewarded by pensions arising from this fund , or officers , the wages of whom were deducted from it , were paid slowly after their remittances were due , to which were added repeated delays . Pro BE CONTINUED . " !