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Beatrice Duchess of Bari--Her popularity at the court of Milan-- Giangaleazzo and Isabella of Aragon--Lodovico's first impressions-- His growing affection for his wife--His letters to Isabella d'Este --Hunting and fishing parties--Cussago and Vigevano--Controversy on Orlando and Rinaldo--Bellincioni's sonnets 75