[Footnote *: It was on this occasion that he made the
profane comparison between himself and our Lord; and the
striking circumstance took place which he relates in his
letter to the archbishop of Prague. In the midst of all the
wild and joyous exultation of the people, one of his most
zealous supporters, a monk, who was in high repute for his
sanctity, stood apart in a corner of the church and wept
bitterly! A domestic chaplain of Rienzi's inquired the cause
of his grief. "Now," replied the man of God, "is thy master
cast down from heaven - never saw I man so proud. By the
aid of the Holy Ghost he has driven the tyrants from the
city without drawing a sword; the cities and the sovereigns
of Italy have submitted to his power. Why is he so arrogant
and ungrateful towards the Most High? Why does he seek
earthly and transitory rewards for his labors, and in his
wanton speech liken himself to the Creator? Tell thy master
that he can only atone for this offence by tears of
penitence." In the evening the chaplain communicated this
solemn rebuke to the tribune: it appalled him for the time,
but was soon forgotten in the tumult and hurry of business.
- M. 1845.]
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