Chapter XLV: 1577. Unsatisfactory results of his marriage 152

" His separation from the Duchess 153

" His autograph Diary 155

1582. He is taken into the Spanish service 156

" And receives the title of "Most Serene" 157

1583. Marriage of his Sister Princess Lavinia 157

" He builds the Videtta Villa 157

1586. And obtains the Golden Fleece 158

" List of officers at his court 159

1588. His fondness for the chase 160

1589. Other pastimes of his court 161

" His literary pursuits 162

" His hospitalities. Galileo 163

1597. Oct. Death of the last Duke of Ferrara 164

1598. Feb. 11. And of the Duchess of Urbino 165

" Clement VIII. visits Urbino 166

" His desire for the Duke's abdication 166

" The Duke's retired habits 167

" The anxiety of his people for his remarriage 167

" His singular appeal to them 168

1599. Apr. 26. He marries Livia della Rovere 169

1602. Dec. 13. Death of Duchess Vittoria 171

CHAPTER XLVI

1605. May 16. Birth of Prince Federigo 173

" " Universal joy of the people 174

" " The Duke's pilgrimage of thanks to Loreto 176

" " 19. Baptism of the Prince, amid festive pageants 176

1606. The Duke's breeding stud 180

" His aversion to business, and retired habits 180

" Castel Durante his favourite residence 181

" He appoints a council of state 183

" A glance at the constitution establishments
of Urbino 185

1607. The unfortunate education of the Prince 189

" His father's code of instructions to him 189

1608. His unpromising youth 194