Chapter 28

1497-1498

The Marquis of Mantua dismissed by the Venetians--He incurs Duke Lodovico's displeasure by his intrigues--Isabella d'Este's correspondence with the Duke of Milan--Leonardo in the Castello-- Death of Charles VIII.--Visit of Lodovico to Mantua--Francesco Gonzaga appointed captain of the imperial forces--Isabella of Aragon and Isabella d'Este--Chiara Gonzaga and Caterina Sforza-- Lodovico's will 322