CHAPTER XXI. 1494

1494

Lodovico joins Charles VIII. at Sarzana--Suspicious rumours as to the late duke's death--Piero de' Medici surrenders the six fortresses of Tuscany to Charles VIII.--Lodovico retires in disgust from the camp --Congratulations of all the Italian States on his accession--Grief of Duchess Isabella--Her return to Milan--Mission of Maffeo Pirovano to Antwerp--His interviews with Maximilian and Bianca--Letter to Lodovico to the Bishop of Brixen--Charles VIII. enters Rome--His treaty with Alexander VI. and departure for Naples 246