[Footnote 32: As late as the xth century, the Greek emperors
conferred on the dukes of Venice, Naples, Amalphi, &c., the
title of consuls, (see Chron. Sagornini, passim;) and the
successors of Charlemagne would not abdicate any of their
prerogative. But in general the names of consul and
senator, which may be found among the French and Germans,
signify no more than count and lord, (Signeur, Ducange
Glossar.) The monkish writers are often ambitious of fine
classic words.]