Florence and the Neapolitan Controversy—Archbishop Rinaldo Orsini—Beginning of the Conflict—Alfonso of Arragon in the Campagna—Alfonso of Arragon in Pitigliano—Progress of the War—Battle at Campagnano—Differences of Opinion in Rome—Proposals for a Treaty—Duke René of Lorraine—Peace between Innocent VIII. and Naples—Slight Satisfaction of the People of Florence—Roberto da Sanseverino King Ferrante and the Barons—Effect of the Barons’ War upon the Fortunes of Naples—Lorenzo’s Difficulties and Despondency—Connection with Naples and Ludovico il Moro—Attack on Sarzana and Capture of the Town—Ludovico il Moro and Genoa 243 CHAPTER VI. LORENZO DE’ MEDICI AS MEDIATOR BETWEEN ROME AND NAPLES. Lorenzo de’ Medici and Innocent VIII.—Affair of Osimo—Boccalino de’ Guzzoni—Surrender of Osimo—Boccalino in Florence—Boccalino’s End—House of Medici—Death of Madonna Lucrezia—Maddalena de’ Medici and Franceschetto Cybò—Negotiations with King Ferrante concerning the Marriage of Maddalena—Life and Character of Franceschetto Cybò—Fresh Breach between Rome and Naples—Lorenzo de’ Medici’s Despondency—Negotiations between Innocent VIII. and King Ferrante—Lorenzo’s Opinion on the Relation of the Pope to the King, and on the Political Situation—Weakness of the Pope—Gian. Jac. Trivulzio in Florence—Mission of Jacopo Gherardi to Florence and Milan—Lorenzo’s Exhortations to Prudence—Lorenzo’s Instructions for the Negotiation with Milan—Proposed Basis of Agreement—Illness of Lodovico il Moro 260 CHAPTER VII. FAMILY EVENTS. MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. Clarice and Maddalena de’ Medici in Rome—Maddalena’s Marriage Contract and Dowry—Lorenzo de’ Medici’s Opinion of his Son-in-Law—Connections of the Medici in Rome—Piero de’ Medici’s Journey to Rome, and his Marriage—Alfonsina Orsini—Rejoicings in Florence on the Visit of Franceschetto Cybò—Illness of Madonna Clarice—Maddalena Cybò in Florence—Death of Clarice de’ Medici—Her Character—Lorenzo de’ Medici on the Loss of his Wife—Maddalena Cybò’s Return to Rome—Death of Ippolita Maria, Duchess of Calabria—The Marriage of Gian Galeazzo Sforza—Piero de’ Medici in Milan 278 CHAPTER VIII. DISTURBANCE IN THE ROMAGNA. TUSCAN AND UMBRIAN NEIGHBOURS.