" Dec. His interview with the Pope 34 " Jul. Distrust of the Venetians 35 1528. Removed by a visit from the Duke 35 " His violent proceedings 36 " He is presented with a palace at Venice 37 1527. Jun. New League against Charles V. 37 " Jul. A French army enters Italy 37 " Close of this miserable year 37 1528. Feb. 16. The imperialists evacuate Rome 38 " " Overtaken by signal vengeance 39 " " 10. Lautrec enters the Abruzzi 39 " Apr. 29. And lays siege to Naples 39 " Aug. 15. His death, and the destruction of his army 39 " May. The Duke protects the Venetian mainland 40 " And saves Lodi from the Duke of Brunswick 40 " Sep. 20. He recovers Pavia 40 " Oct. 21. But loses Savona 41 " Demoralising effects of these wars 41 1529. Jun. 29. Peace restored between the great powers 42 " Dec. Venice not being included, the Duke keeps the field till December 42 " Nov. 5. Charles and Clement meet at Bologna 42 " Dec. 23. Treaty of the Italian powers 42 1530. Aug. 12. Siege of Florence 43 " " Death of the Prince of Orange there 43 1529. Nov. 1. The Duke arrives at Bologna with the Duchess 44 " His reception by some veterans 44 1530. He declines the imperial baton 45 " But is in high favour with Charles 45 " Who restores to him Sora and Arce 45 " Feb. 22. The coronation of Charles V. 46 " Mar. 22. He leaves Bologna 46 " Apr. 6. Clement VII. visits Urbino 46 " Altered position of Italy by the loss of her nationality and independence 46 " Opinions of Mariotti 48 " The Duchess of Urbino builds the palace of Imperiale 49 " Its attractions and site 49 " Her portrait and administration 52 " Prince Guidobaldo 53