" He is continued in his father's command 301 1483. Jan. 6. Sixtus deserts the Venetians, and joins the League 301 " Guidobaldo in the service of Naples 303 " July 19. Death of Costanzo Sforza of Pesaro 303 1484. Aug. 13. Death of Sixtus IV. 304 " " 29. And election of Innocent VIII. 304 " " 11. Treaty of Bagnuolo 305 1485. The Pontiff attacks Naples. 305 " Guidobaldo retained by him 305 " Aug. 11. Peace restored 305 1486. Guidobaldo serves under Trivulzio 306 " The regency of Ottaviano Ubaldini terminates 306 1488. The assassination of Count Girolamo Riario, and April 14. revolution at Forlì 307 " Energetic measures of his widow 307 " The regulations and manners of the court of Urbino 309 " Duke Guidobaldo betrothed to Elisabetta Gonzaga of Mantua 311 1489. Oct. Their marriage and disappointment of children 312 1490. Comparative repose of Italy 313 1492. April 7. Death of Lorenzo de' Medici 314 " July 25, 29. And of the Pope 314 " Aug. 11. Succeeded by Alexander VI. 314 CHAPTER XIV 1492. Condition of the papacy on the accession of Alexander VI. 315 " His family descent and debauched life 316 " Circumstances of his election 317 " His children and their scandalous conduct 318 " Pedigree of the Borgia 320 " The aspect of Italy at the close of her golden age 321 " Described by Guicciardini 322 " Sketch of the disputed succession of Naples, and its results 322 " The condition of Milan and Venice 325 " And of Florence 326 " Character of Charles VIII. of France, and his views upon Italy 327 " Negotiations for an Italian League frustrated by Pietro de' Medici 328 " State of the Roman Campagna and its rival barons 329