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Contents.
CHAPTER XIX. | |
1565—1601. | |
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General exultation at the successful defence of Malta—Rumours of a new Turkish expedition—Death of Solyman—Commencement of the city of Valetta—Disturbances in the convent—Death of La Valette—Accesejon of do Monte—Transfer of the convent to Valetta—Battle of Lepanto—Death of de Monte—Election of La Cassière—Seditions aroused against him—His deposition and restoration—His death, and election of Verdala—Arrival of the Jesuits—Death of Verdala—Close of the century
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CHAPTER XX. | |
Political position of the Grand-Master—His revenues—Ceremony of election and installation—Details of his household—Ceremonials of the table—Festivals—The lieutenant—The navy—The land forces—The chancery—The conservatory—The revenue—Details of the European property—The expenditure—The Hospital
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CHAPTER XXI. | |
The punishments of the fraternity—List of prohibitions—Criminal records—Local government of the Maltese—The bailiwick of Brandenburg
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CHAPTER XXII. | |
THE “LANGUE” OF ENGLAND. | |
Foundation at Clerkenwell—Introduction of the fraternity into Scotland and Ireland—Destruction of priory at Clerkenwell by Wat Tyler—Restoration by Docwra—St. John’s Gate—Lease of Hampton to Wolsey—Suppression of the langue by Henry VIII.—Revival by Queen Mary—Ultimate suppression by Elizabeth—Subsequent fate of the Priory, Church, and Gate—Revival of the tongue—Its objects and present state—Brief biographies of important members of the old langue
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CHAPTER XXIII. | |
1601—1669. | |
Alof do Vignacourt—Ecclesiastical disputes—The Malta aqueduct Anthony de Paule—Chapter-general—Election of Lascaris—Disputes with France and Spain—Battle of the Dardanelles—Expulsion of the Jesuits—Commencement of the Floriana line—Acquisition in the West Indies—Election of Redin—The brothers Cottoner—Siege and loss of Candia
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