But when it came to treason, he was less likely to be merciful, as the case of Alexis, his ill-fated son would demonstrate.

只是对于背叛者,他是绝不手软的,他那不幸的儿子阿列克思就是一个例证

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Yet there were incidents that his merciful side came through as well.

不过也有些事情显露出他仁慈的一面

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