Spirit of Pius the Fifth 117 His Appeal to Philip 117 King's Entrance into Seville 117 Determines to join the League 118 Capture of Nicosia 118 Vacillating Conduct of Venice 118 Meeting of Deputies at Rome 119 Treaty of Confederation 119 Ratified and proclaimed 120 Turkish Fleet in the Adriatic 120 Papal Legate at Madrid 120 Concessions to the Crown 121 Fleets of Venice and Rome 121 Preparations in Spain 121 Enthusiasm of the Nation 122 Don John's Departure 122 His Reception at Naples 128 His noble Appearance 123 Accomplishments and Popularity 123 Presentation of the Consecrated Standard 124 Arrival at Messina 124 Grand Naval Spectacle 124 Strength and Condition of the Fleets 125 Discretion of the Generalissimo 125 Communications from the Pope 126 Departure from Messina 126 CHAPTER X. WAR WITH THE TURKS 126 Arrival at Corfu 127 Council of War 127 Resolution to give Battle 127 Arbitrary Conduct of Veniero 128 Passage across the Sea of Iona 128 Fall of Famagosta 128 The Enemy in Sight 129 Preparations for Combat 129 Final Instructions of Don John 129 Approach of the Turkish Fleet 130 Its Form and Disposition 130 Change in the order of Battle 131 Last Preparation of the Christians 131 Battle of Lepanto 132 Left Wing of the Allies turned 132 Right Wing, under Doria, broken 132 Don John and Ali Pasha engaged 133 Superior Fire of the Spaniards 133 Bird's-eye View of the Scene 134 Venetians victorious on the Left 134 Continued Struggle in the Centre 135 Turkish Admiral boarded 135 Death of Ali Pasha 135 Victory of the Christians 136 Flight of Uluch Ali 137 Chase and Escape 137 Allies take Shelter in Petala 137 CHAPTER XI.