Francis of Assisi, St., story of his death from asceticism, ii. [49].

His kindness to animals, [172]

Franks, cause of their conversion, i. 410

Frédégonde, Queen, her crimes, ii. [236], [237]

Freedmen, influence of, at Rome, i. 233.

Condition of the freedmen of the Romans, 236

Frenchmen, the chief national virtues and causes of their influence in Europe, i. 152.

Compared with Anglo-Saxon nations, 153

Friendship, Utilitarian view of, i. 10

Galerius, his persecution of the Christians, i. 458, 461.