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ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM.

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faithful, less stout-hearted the Pope, never hadRichard re-ascended his throne.

Count Henry—whom the Christians called ofJerusalem, the Mahometans King of Acre 1 (but hehimself appeared not to have used either titles)—left as the only protector of the Latin colonies, sentto ask Saladin for a pelisse and turban . 2 “ Youknow neither are in dishonour -with us. I mean towear them both for your sake.” It was evidentIslam had nothing to fear . 3 Y et Saladin would nothave made peace, had it depended on him. “ Oursoldan was forced to it by his emirs . 4 Had he notdied soon, it might have been worse for Maho-metans as well as Christians . 5 Iso better treatyin the circumstances could be, says the chronicler.Who say otherwise, they are in error, or it is ma-levolence ; England had no reason whatever to hopefor more advantageous terms . 6

It had been one of his first and warmest requeststo give back the property of the Templars and Hos-pitallers. But when he found it in vain, he nevermore mentioned it. It is said his last act was togive Acre to the Hospitallers, which is traditional

i Arab. Chron., 379. 2 Id., 358.

3 Id., 359. 4 Id., 360.

5 Id., 360. Note.

6 Vinisauf, 3.—Bib. Crois., ii. 722.