Cardinal Monreale gave two rings, a sapphire and a diamond--very beautiful--and worth three thousand ducats; the prothonotary Cesarini gave a bowl and cup worth eight hundred ducats; the Duke of Gandia a vessel worth seventy ducats; the prothonotary Lunate a vase of a certain composition like jasper, ornamented with silver, gilded, which was worth seventy to eighty ducats.

These were all the gifts presented at this time; the other cardinals, ambassadors, etc., will bring their presents when the marriage is celebrated, and I will do whatever is necessary.

It will, I think, be performed next Sunday, but this is not certain.
In conclusion, the women danced, and, as an interlude, a good comedy was given, with songs and music.

The Pope and all the others were present.

What shall I add?
There would be no end to my letter.
Thus we passed the whole night, and whether it was good or bad your Highness may decide.
FOOTNOTES: [24] Boccaccio's despatches, Rome, February 25, March 11, 1493.
[25] Magni et excellentis ingenii et preclare indolis; prae se fert speciem fillii magni Principis, et super omnia ilaris et jocundus, e tutto festa: cum magna siquidem modestia est longe melioris et prestantioris aspectus, quam sit dux Candie germanus suus.