Italy in the nineteenth century and the making of Austria-Hungary and Germany . from thethrone. Cavour insisted that he must not say anything thatmight give the alarm to Austria, or sound like a declarationof war. Then, if I cannot speak clearly, I had better saynothing, said the straightforward sovereign, but the morediplomatic Cavour succeeded at last in convincing him thatsomething must be said, and they spent the ten days com-posing together a speech that should unite brevity andclearness, prudence and boldness, frankness and draft of the composition was forwarded to the French
Italy in the nineteenth century and the making of Austria-Hungary and Germany . from thethrone. Cavour insisted that he must not say anything thatmight give the alarm to Austria, or sound like a declarationof war. Then, if I cannot speak clearly, I had better saynothing, said the straightforward sovereign, but the morediplomatic Cavour succeeded at last in convincing him thatsomething must be said, and they spent the ten days com-posing together a speech that should unite brevity andclearness, prudence and boldness, frankness and draft of the composition was forwarded to the FrenchEmperor for his approval, and he added the few memorablewords at the close. We are not insensible to the cry ofanguish that comes to us from other parts of Italy. WhenVictor Emmanuel uttered these words, with flashing eyesand startling emphasis, the Chamber and the spectatorswent wild with enthusiasm. This is what has been said ofthe scene by one who witnessed it. At every pause the speech was interrupted by clamorousapprobation, and cries of Viva il Re ! But when he came to. COUNT CAVOUK. THE ALLIANCE WITH FRANCE. 201 the words a cry of anguish, — un grido di dolore, — therewas confusion indescribable. Senators, deputies, spectators, allsprang to their feet with a bound, and broke into passionateexclamations. The ministers of France, Russia, Prussia, andEngland were utterly astonished, and carried away by the mar-vellous spectacle. The Neapolitan ambassador turned poor exiles did not even attempt to wipe the tears thatflowed copiously from our eyes, as we frantically clapped ourhands in applause of that King who had remembered our griefs,and had promised us a country. ... He reigned in our hearts,and was already our King! From all parts of Italy came young volunteers of allclasses to join the army that was to resist the troops ofhated Austria. Garibaldi had been already summonedfrom Caprera, and was charged to raise a corps calledHunters of the Alps. The only Itali
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