ner heard the news, than he marched uponRome with the whole of his army. The utmost consternation ensued;for no army having been expected at Rome, there had been no prepa-rations for defence; and though the gates were closed, they werealmost as crazy and unhinged as the terrified inhabitants. A… … CHAP XXV.] 261 brick, which, though very destructive, could not have been so damagingas the modern mortar. Some of the inhabitants were armed withslings, and now and then an arrow was discharged from a bow window.Orders were immediately given to set fire to the quarters whencethe annoyance…
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