The harmonious relations which subsisted between the two branches of the Wettins were disturbed by the interference of Maurice in Cleves, a proceeding distasteful to the Saxon elector, John Frederick; and a dispute over the bishopric of Meissen having widened the breach, war was only averted by the mediation of Philip of Hesse and Luther.
Littre and others, with Comte's approval, published an appeal for subscriptions, and on the money thus contributed Comte subsisted for the remaining nine years of his life.
Vehement feud had probably long subsisted between these parties, when the Libyan war intervened to suspend the strife.
As the Franciscans subsisted chiefly on charity, their house here had no rents.
The commune, however, subsisted, and was on several occasions strong enough tb eject the masters who were distasteful to it.