What part Pescara actually played in that dark passage of plot and counterplot remains obscure.

But there is no doubt that he employed treachery, single if not double, for his own advantage.

His arrogance and avowed hostility to the Italians caused his very name to be execrated; nor did his nephew, the Marquis of Vasto, differ in these respects from the more famous chief of his house.

This man was also destined to obtain an evil reputation when he succeeded in 1532 to the government of Milan.

Here too may be noticed the presence at Bologna of Girolamo Morone's son, who had been created Bishop of Modena in 1529.
For him a remarkable fate was waiting.