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The name is very ancient in the province of Languedoc; it is cited with distinction in the history of the first crusade. The name Bernis has been borne for four centviries by the younger sons of the family, who have never faUed to in- clude in their titles the rank of seigneurs of this estate.
86 MEMOIKS AND LETTERS OF [chap. i.
which is situated between Nimes and Lvmel. This care on their part shows the attention they paid to preserving their rights in this possession, which entered the family... of their ancestors in 1245 through a marriage.
But I do not pretend to make our genealogy here ; I have known, all my life, how to appreciate, better than others, the fortuitous merit of birth. I shall have occasion, in the course of these Memoirs, to express myself on what concerns nobility. Those of you who wish to know more about our origin have only to read the article in Mor^ri concerning me ; it is done with simplicity and truth ; and is confirmed by indisputable title-deeds. I shall content myself by saying here, for the honour of my race, that the heads of our family were all great seigneurs, and the younger sons, from whom I descend, have been distinguished by their fidelity to their princes, their attachment to the Catholic religion, their military services, and by the most scrupulous integrity.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The name is very ancient in the province of Languedoc; it is cited with distinction in the history of the first crusade. The name Bernis has been borne for four centviries by the younger sons of the family, who have never faUed to in- clude in their titles the rank of seigneurs of this estate.
86 MEMOIKS AND LETTERS OF [chap. i.
which is situated between Nimes and Lvmel. This care on their part shows the attention they paid to preserving their rights in this possession, which entered the family... of their ancestors in 1245 through a marriage.
But I do not pretend to make our genealogy here ; I have known, all my life, how to appreciate, better than others, the fortuitous merit of birth. I shall have occasion, in the course of these Memoirs, to express myself on what concerns nobility. Those of you who wish to know more about our origin have only to read the article in Mor^ri concerning me ; it is done with simplicity and truth ; and is confirmed by indisputable title-deeds. I shall content myself by saying here, for the honour of my race, that the heads of our family were all great seigneurs, and the younger sons, from whom I descend, have been distinguished by their fidelity to their princes, their attachment to the Catholic religion, their military services, and by the most scrupulous integrity.
What to read after Memoirs And Letters of Cardinal De Bernis;?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott to read onlineMoreLess
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