You see, (pursues that warder,) how with dead
Covered is Ghiâradada’s green champaign.
Stanza xxxviii. lines 1 and 2.
“The Venetians sent a numerous army, who engaged the army of the French at Ghiaradada, though contrary to the opinion of the Venetian general. After an obstinate battle, the Venetians were defeated with great loss; the gates of Bergamo, Brescia, and Cremona were thrown open to Lewis; many other places surrendered to him, and he prepared to attack Venice itself.”—H.
When through Alphonso’s worth, &c.
Stanza xl. line 7.
“Alphonso duke of Ferrara.”—H.
Behold the Frank returns, and here behold
Is broken, by the faithless Swiss betrayed, &c.
Stanza xlii. lines 1 and 2.
“King Lewis, exasperated at being driven out of Italy, made a peace and league with the Venetians, and sent a fresh army against Maximilian Sforza. Maximilian, assisted with the pope’s money, called in the Swiss to his aid, not without risk (as the poet observes) considering the fate of his father; however, joined with these, he attacked and entirely defeated the French army; for which victory the pope bestowed on the Swiss the title of Defenders of the Holy Church.”—H.
Lo! Bourbon, &c.
Stanza xliv. line 3.
“Ferrando, king of Spain, being dead, the Emperor Maximi-
