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Arriving at Rome, the company of the Colonna found the gates barred, and / the walls manned. Stephen bade advance his trumpeters, with one of his / captains, imperiously to demand admittance.
"We have orders," replied the chief of the town-guard, "to admit none / who bear arms, flags, or trumpets. Let the Lords Colonna dismiss their / train, and they are welcome."