Chapter 70

"I have not told thee yet," he said, "but a messenger has arrived from d'Este. There have been some slight successes with his army, and he thinks that I should join him." "And leave Milan?" "And leave Milan. He thinks it is hopeless, now Rome leagues with Visconti--he thinks it better to hold what we have nor risk it all by careless daring--but I--I shall stay here, Ligozzi." Ligozzi was silent; he knew d'Este's words were true; he knew Mastino knew it also. There was nothing to be said. "I shall advance on Milan,"…