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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903. Excerpt: ... THE FRENCH LOSE NAPLES. 71 guardianship of one of the Cardinals, and as soon as the castles were surrendered to the Pope, should be set at liberty; but the Cardinal chosen for the office of guardian found that his health did not permit him to undertake this perilous duty. Cesare still remained in Rome, and Julius II. showed growing anger against Venice. France and Spain were still engaged in war about Naples, but the defeat of the French on the Garigliano and The the consequent surrender of Gaeta saw the Span-tose1 iards in entire possession of Naples in the begin-j1, ning of 1504. Julius II. was disappointed at this 1504result, for he had more to hope from France than from Spain. He was, however, careful to preserve an appearance of neutrality, though he showed his humanity to the French fugitives, who in the depth of winter made their way almost naked to Rome. The Romans remembered too well what they had suffered from French arrogance, and left the unhappy men to die in crowds upon the dungheaps where they sought shelter.1 The Pope clothed and fed as many as he could, and provided for their passage to France. In February a truce for three years was concluded between France and Spain, though every one knew that it was hollow. Julius II. had no better object to pursue than the possession of the castles which were still held for Cesare--Cesena, Forli and Bertinoro. The captains were of Cesare faithful, and refused to give them up to the Pope till Aprfl 19, their master was at liberty. Long negotiations were carried on between Julius II., Cesare, and the castellans; negotiations which the Venetian envoy found 'more intricate than the labyrinth '.2 Julius II. could not obtain the castles without Cesare's consent, and Cesare wished to secure his freedom befo...

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