What does the capitalized passage say about
Charlemagne's character?
Charles himself saw a ball of fire fall suddenly from the
heavens with a great light, just as he was leaving camp
before sunrise to set out on the march. It rushed across
the clear sky from right to left, and everybody was
wondering what was the meaning of the sign ... BUT
CHARLES DESPISED, OR AFFECTED TO DESPISE,
ALL THESE OMENS, AS HAVING NO REFERENCE
WHATEVER TO HIM.
He did not believe in omens.
He was continually worried about his health.
He believed his death was near.
He believed in signs of destiny,
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