Chapter XXII
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CHAPTER XXII
1507. The Duke's declining health72
” The court enlivened by female society72
” Emilia Pio, surnamed Pia75
” Her decorum and wit76
” Her management of the social resources of the palace77
” The origin of Castiglione's Cortegiano78
” Guidobaldo a martyr to gout79
1506-1508. Extraordinary derangement of the seasons79
1508.April.He is carried to Fossombrone80
”” 11.His great sufferings and resigned end80
””The paganism of his biographers81
””Precautions of the Duchess against a revolution82
””And of the Pontiff83
””His body taken to Urbino84
”” 13.The Prefect Francesco Maria proclaimed Duke of Urbino85
””His visit to the Duchess85
””Funeral of Guidobaldo85
”May 2.His obsequies and funeral oration85
” His portraits86
” His accomplishments and excellent character86
” His patronage of Paolo Cortesio87
” Enduring influence of his reign88
” His widow89