CHAPTER XXXV

1516. Aug. 13. The peace of Noyon 372

" Attempt on his state by the Duke 372

1517. Jan. 17. His manifesto 373

" " His address to the soldiery 376

" " Alarm of the Pontiff 377

" " Gradara is sacked 377

" Feb. Partial rising in his favour 377

" " 5. Remarkable adventure of Benedetto Giraldi 378

" " " Francesco Maria enters Urbino 380

" Measures adopted by Leo 380

" The Duke challenges Lorenzo to a personal encounter, which is declined 382

" Mar. 25. Sack of Montebaroccio 383

" " Siege of Mondolfo, where Lorenzo is wounded 384

" Its sack, with many excesses 385

" Cardinal Bibbiena appointed to the command as legate 387

" Disorganisation of his army 388

" May 6. It is routed on Montebartolo 388

" " " The Duke's letter to his consort detailing the battle 389