CHAPTER XLV

1577. Unsatisfactory results of his marriage 152

" His separation from the Duchess 153

" His autograph Diary 155

1582. He is taken into the Spanish service 156

" And receives the title of "Most Serene" 157

1583. Marriage of his Sister Princess Lavinia 157

" He builds the Videtta Villa 157

1586. And obtains the Golden Fleece 158

" List of officers at his court 159

1588. His fondness for the chase 160

1589. Other pastimes of his court 161

" His literary pursuits 162

" His hospitalities. Galileo 163

1597. Oct. Death of the last Duke of Ferrara 164

1598. Feb. 11. And of the Duchess of Urbino 165

" Clement VIII. visits Urbino 166

" His desire for the Duke's abdication 166

" The Duke's retired habits 167

" The anxiety of his people for his remarriage 167

" His singular appeal to them 168

1599. Apr. 26. He marries Livia della Rovere 169

1602. Dec. 13. Death of Duchess Vittoria 171