That other is Caesar Borgia.

His dominion is spreading like a plague upon the face of this Italy, which he has threatened to eat up like an artichoke--leaf by leaf.

Already his greedy eyes are turned upon us, and what power have we--all unready as we are--wherewith successfully to oppose the overwhelming might of the Duke of Valentinois?
All this his Highness realises, for we have made it more than clear to him, as we have, too, made clear the remedy.

Yet does he seem as indifferent to his danger as to his salvation.

His time is spent in orgies, in dancing, in hawking and in shameful dalliance, and if we dare throw out a word of warning, threats and curses are the only answer we receive." Da Lodi paused, as if growing conscious that his manner was becoming over-vehement.