But as I am now here, and as your Excellency will soon receive this letter, I am sure you will approve of my course.

I earnestly beg you to do so, and to assure me by letter, addressed to Rome, that you are not displeased, so that I may receive absolution in greater peace and tranquillity.

If you do not I shall suffer great anxiety and grief.

I commend myself to your Excellency's merciful benevolence as your Majesty's youngest sister, ELISABETTA.
ASSISI, _March 21, 1500_.
Agnesina di Montefeltre mentioned in the letter, Guidobaldo's soulful sister, was married to Fabritius Colonna, who subsequently became one of Italy's greatest captains.

She was then twenty-eight years of age.