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 even with it, whensoever in shall rebell.

The Pallace of the Duke hath some rooms in it as neat, and rich, as any I saw in Italy, witness those Chambers hung round with the Picture of those of his Family, and wainscoted with great Looking-glasses and rich gilding.

This Duke is of the Family of Este, but not of the true Line: Wherefore, for want of lawful Heirs male, Ferrara and Commachio fell to the Church in Clement the VIII. time, and remain there ever since.

Of the true house of Este, was the brave Countess Matilda, the dry-Nurse, as I may say, of the Roman Church. For it was she defended Gregory the VII. against the Emperour Henry the VI, and brought him to knowledge his fault, and cry the Pope mercy. It was she also that by Will and Testament left the Pope, Parma, Regio, Mantua, and Ferrara. Hence Urban the VIII, out of gratitude to this Princess caused her Statue and Tomb to be set up S. Peters Church