Francesco Berni 188
His Birth 188
His early Life 188
The Vignaiuoli established at Rome by Oberto Strozzi 188
1526. Rome plundered by the Colonna 188
1536. (July 26th.) Death of Berni 189
Publication of his "Rifacimento" 189
Alterations made by Berni in "Orlando Innamorato" 192
His introductory Stanzas which he appended to each Canto 193
His Person and Disposition 193
An Extract as a Specimen of his Humour 194
Bernese Poetry 195