René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.
Horace WalpoleI do not admire politicians; but when they are excellent in their way, one cannot help allowing them their due.
Horace Walpole