Chapter XLIV
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CHAPTER XLIV
The autobiography of Duke Francesco Maria II.129
1549.Feb. 20.His birth and education130
1565. He goes to Spain by Genoa131
1568. His account of Don Carlos's imprisonment133
”July 11.His return home by Milan134
” His studious habits135
1571.Jan.His marriage to Lucrezia d'Este announced by himself135
””Early coldness136
””Congratulatory letters on the occasion137
” Protestant doctrines at Ferrara139
” He joins the Turkish expedition139
” His account of the sea-fight at Lepanto140
1574.Sep. 28.He succeeds to the dukedom142
” Ceremonial of his investiture142
” Letter of advice from Girolamo Muzio144
” The difficulties of his position149
” Overcome by prudence and moderation149
” A conspiracy against him discovered150