Chapter XII
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CHAPTER XII
1481. Sixtus combines with the Venetians against Ferrara258
” Federigo declines their offers, and vainly inculcates peace259
1482.April 17.He is engaged to command the League in defence of Ferrara259
”” 23.His departure for the campaign260
” Description of the seat of war261
”May 3.War declared by Venice262
”” 11.The Venetians besiege Ficheruolo262
”” 4.Federigo's letter to Lorenzo de' Medici262
””He goes to Milan and Mantua for reinforcements264
”” 20.Returns to La Stellata264
”June.Fatal effects of malaria264
”” 29.Ficheruolo taken265
”July.Ferrara hard pressed, but obstinately defended by Federigo265
””His appeal to the Pontiff, who perseveres in his schemes of nepotism265
””Lawless condition of Rome266
””Federigo attacked by fever, and relapses266
””He resigns his command, and retires to Ferrara267
”Sept. 10.Prepares for death and expires267
””Simultaneous death of Roberto Malatesta269
””Character of Duke Federigo, by Poggio Bracciolino270
””By Francesco di Giorgio270
””By Pirro Pirotti and Cyrneo271
””By Vespasiano272
””Anecdotes preserved by him273
””His military commands282
””His funeral283
””His body subsequently exposed283
1482. Notice of his portrait, by Piero della Francesca, with his Countess284
” By Mantegna, with his son285
” By an unknown artist286
” By Fra Carnevale287
” By Justus of Ghent288
” By an unknown artist288
” His children and their marriages289