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(1524–1525).

was not satisfied that he had preserved his kingdom, and secured his crown. A second time he determined to reconquer Milan. Against Louisa's earnest prayers he crossed the Alps again, to fight for that Milanese which her bitterness had lost him; and across the Alps with him went many a gallant gentleman who never should return. Bayard and Bonnivet and La Palice should fall upon the field; Alençon return to die of a broken spirit; Montmorency and