Women who aspired to literary Fame in Italy 75
1465. Cassandra Fidele born; Politian's Letter to her 76
1490. Vittoria Colonna, her Parentage 77
Her Marriage with the Marquess of Pescara 77
Pescara made General of the Army at Ravenna 77
His Testimony of Affection to his Wife 77
Her Answer 78
Death of Pescara 78
Vittoria Colonna, her Grief in consequence 79
Her Poetry 80
Her Friendship for Cardinal Pole and Michael Angelo 81
1547. Her Death 81