CHAPTER XXXIV

Election of Leo X.--His ambitious projects--Birth of Prince Guidobaldo of Urbino--The Pontiff's designs upon that state, which he gives to his nephew--The Duke retires to Mantua 351

## CHAPTER XXXV The Duke returns to his state--His struggle with the usurper--His victory at Montebartolo 372

## CHAPTER XXXVI Continuation of the ruinous contest--The Duke finally abandons it--Death of Lorenzo de' Medici--Charles V. elected Emperor 391

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