1552. Marriage of Princess Elisabetta 106 " The Duke's domestic affairs 107 " He builds the palace at Pesaro 108 1555. The bigotry and ambitious nepotism of Paul IV. 109 " He sends Guidobaldo against the Colonna 109 1557. Aug. 26. Rome nearly taken 111 1558. Apr. 9. He receives an engagement from Spain and the Golden Fleece 111 " The terms of his service 111 1565. He sends his son to Spain 112 " His Discourse against the Turk 113 1570. His great expenses 113 1572. Consequent increase of imposts 113 " Which occasions an insurrection at Urbino 114 " It is repressed by stringent measures 115 1573. Severities against the guilty 116 " The humiliation of the city 117 " The blot attaching to the Duke's memory from these events 120 " Letter of remonstrance to him 120 1574. Sep. 28. His death and character 122 " His children 125 CHAPTER XLIV The autobiography of Duke Francesco Maria II. 129 1549. Feb. 20. His birth and education 130 1565. He goes to Spain by Genoa 131 1568. His account of Don Carlos's imprisonment 133 " Jul. 11. His return home by Milan 134 " His studious habits 135 1571. Jan. His marriage to Lucrezia d'Este announced by himself 135 " " Early coldness 136 " " Congratulatory letters on the occasion 137 " Protestant doctrines at Ferrara 139 " He joins the Turkish expedition 139 " His account of the sea-fight at Lepanto 140 1574. Sep. 28. He succeeds to the dukedom 142 " Ceremonial of his investiture 142 " Letter of advice from Girolamo Muzio 144 " The difficulties of his position 149 " Overcome by prudence and moderation 149