Policy of, [iii. 219].

Francis of Assise, or St. Francis, piety of, [ ii. 244].

His address to Melik-Kamel, [ ii. 245].

Founds the religious order of Cordeliers, [ ii. 246].

Franks, military valour of the, [ i. 37]; [ ii. 87].

Carry on their hostilities against the infidels, [ i. 282] et seq.

Attack Constantinople, [ ii. 87].

Character of the, [ ii. 174].

See [France].

Frederick II., emperor of Germany, enters into vows to fight against the infidels of Palestine, [ ii. 263].