Chapter XX
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CHAPTER XX
1503.Aug. 22.Urbino resumes its allegiance23
””Guidobaldo returns from Venice23
”” 28.And is welcomed enthusiastically24
” He joins the other princes in a defensive confederacy24
” The fortunes of Valentino rally25
” His wavering conduct25
” Election of Julius II.27
” Fatal to Valentino's prospects27
”Nov.Guidobaldo's difficult position28
””The Pope's negotiation with Borgia29
1504.April.Who escapes to Naples30
” But is sent prisoner to Spain30
1507.Mar. 10.His death31
1503. Guidobaldo's fortunate position31
”Nov. 20.Summoned to Rome32
””His favour with the Pope32
”” 15.The Duchess returns home from Venice33
””His interview with Valentino33
””Represented in a fresco33
1504. He is named Gonfaloniere of the Church34
” And invested with the Garter of England34
”June 1.Returns home, accompanied by Count Castiglione34
”Feb.Strange pastimes there34
” His brief campaign35
” And happy residence at Urbino35
” His installation as generalissimo of the papal forces36
”Sep.His nephew, the young Prefect, invested as his heir-apparent37
” Claims of Venice upon Romagna38
1505. Guidobaldo summoned to visit the Pope38
1506.July.Returns home39
”Aug. 26.Julius sets out for Romagna39
”Sep. 25.His magnificent reception at Urbino39
””Tariff of provisions there40
” Reaches Bologna41
” His statue there, and its fate42
1507.Mar. 3.Revisits Urbino on his return to Rome42