Most of those who had engaged in the noble defense from disinterested love of country, had retired, weary of the enterprise, or were displaced to make room for devotees of Rivera, and unfit men.
Garibaldi laments the erosion of patriotic dedication within the government, as principled defenders were replaced by political loyalists.
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I then ran to the Italian Legionaries; and, in order to destroy, or at least to mitigate the impression which might be produced on them by the appearance of so formidable an enemy, said: "We will fight!
Although I was quite young and small, I jumped down and saved her life; and my success afforded me the highest pleasure.
On that occasion, and in various other circumstances of a similar kind, I never hesitated for a moment, or thought of my own safety.
She knew me when I was in misfortune; and her interest in me, stronger than any merit of my own, conquered her for me, and united us for ever.
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