Manfred was not one of those savage tyrants who wanton in cruelty unprovoked. The circumstances of his… — Horace Walpole

“Heaven,” replied Manfred, “does not send Heralds to question the title of a lawful Prince. I doubt whether it even notifies its will through Friars—but that is your affair, not mine.

And is anybody unhappy about another, unless they are in love with them?

“My councils do not need a Friar’s intervention,” said Manfred; “and of all men living is that hoary traitor the only one whom you delight to confer with?”