CHAPTER V

The first campaign in Romagna--Imola surrenders--Caterina Sforza, the type of the virago--Caesar enters Forli-- Death of Cardinal Giovanni Borgia--Return of Ludovico il Moro to Milan--Caesar goes to Rome--His entrance into the city--He is invested with the Vicariate of Romagna--Delegates from Imola and Forli request the Pope to appoint Caesar Governor--Caesar is made Gonfalonier of the Church--His oath--Caesar’s physical strength--His personal appearance 139