1537. His Birth 82
Little known of his early Life 82
His Marriage 82
1565. His Embassy to Venice to congratulate the new Doge, Pietro
Loredano 83
1571. His Embassy to Rome to pay Homage to Gregory XIII. 83
1573. His Mission to Poland to congratulate Henry of Valois on his
Accession 83
On his Return made Chancellor and Secretary of State 83
His second Visit to Poland 83
1575. (25th of November). His Letter to his Wife during his Journey 83
His "Pastor Fido" 87
His Quarrel with Tasso 87
1582. He requests his Dismissal from the Duke; he retires to his
Villa 88
1585. His "Pastor Fido" acted at Turin 91
1586. Guarini returns to his Post at Court; is made Secretary of State 92
His Missions to Umbria and Milan 92
His Quarrel with his Son 92
1590. He leaves the Court of Alfonso and goes to that of Savoy 93
He leaves Savoy, and goes to Padua 93
1591. He loses his Wife 93
His Letter to Cardinal Gonzaga 93
His Visit to Urbino 94
He retires to Ferrara, deputed by the Citizens to congratulate
Paul Usur 95
1608. Nuptials of Gonzaga and Marguerite of Savoy 95
1612. (7th of October.) His Death 95