[397] As-cendˊ-en-cy, superior or controlling influence.
[398] Turˊ-bu-lent, riotous; violent; mutinous.
[399] Cas-tilˊ-ian, the language spoke in Castile, considered the most elegant dialect of Spain.
[400] Ab-steˊ-mi-ous-ness, a sparing use of food, or strong drink.
[401] Ducˊ-at, a coin of several countries in Europe, struck in territory governed by a duke. A silver ducat is generally of nearly the value of an American dollar, and a gold ducat of twice the value.
[402] Mag-nifˊ-i-cence, grandeur of appearance; splendor of show or state.
[403] Mag-na-nimˊ-i-ty, greatness of mind; dignity or elevation of soul, which meets danger with calmness and firmness, which raises the possessor above revenge, which makes him hate injustice and meanness, and moves him to act and suffer for noble objects.
[404] Perˊ-fi-dy, treachery; falsehood.
[405] Cardinal Xi-meˊ-nes, born 1437, died 1517. He was a distinguished ecclesiastic, and a great statesman.