d in the reverence for the Virgin, and, while it did not secure
chastity, gave some check to the master passion of the human race.

[Sidenote: _Debt to Arabic Learning_]

And, finally, the Crusade, introduced the notation, the science, the
manufactures, and the medical skill of the Arabs into Europe,--all of
which aided the coming of the light to the Dark Ages.

Of all these results, Peter the Hermit was the unconscious forerunner
and prophet.

FOOTNOTES:

[Footnote 1: Milman, Hist. Latin Christianity, Book VII, p. 16.]

[Footnote 2: Hist. Crusades, Vol. I, p. 1.]

[Footnote 3: Cf. Milman, Book VII, p. 17.]

[Footnote 4: Aubert's History of the Conquest of Jerusalem, quoted by
Michaud.]

[Footnote 5: Milman.]

[Footnote 6: See Michaud.]

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