Michael V Part 11
I say this, because I myself have some knowledge of the science, a knowledge acquired after long and diligent study, and I have been...
Michael V Part 10
Not one of the agreements made with her was respected by Michael, and when even these restrictions failed to satisfy him, he brought upon...
Michael V Part 9
Every one of them was a eunuch. They understood what he required of them and they were well fitted to serve his desires. Indeed,...
Michael V Part 8
Michael, on the other hand, being the supreme ruler of the Empire, was in a superior position and he made good use of it....
Michael V Part 7
He gradually developed this theme and presently launched a big-scale attack. He recalled John’s arrogance in the past, exposed his ill-will and deceit in...
Michael V Part 6
He proceeded to effect a reconciliation between the emperor and his kinsmen. He persuaded him to grant certain privileges to them, with the promise...
Michael V Part 5
In fact, more than that, he seems to me to have felt envy even for the supernatural, so great was his dislike and suspicion...
Michael V Part 4
They shared their secrets. They stood side by side in their campaign against John, knowing that he, on his part, was scheming against them....
Michael V Part 3
The more he acquiesced in John’s schemes, the more John suspected his motives. He plumbed the hollow depths of the young emperor’s mind, but...
Michael V Part 2
4. So with one accord they straightway banded together for the contest. With the artillery of their logic they laid siege to her soul...
