'Nay, the mother is doing perfectly.'
'Glory be to God! And the child?'
'Perfect.'
'Male or female?'
'A man-child. And with a voice—! Fair hair as his mother's; but the eyes black, burning and quick like those of your Grace. The princely blood shows itself. A little Hercules! Madonna Cecilia is beside herself with joy; and bade me inquire the name that will please your Excellency.'
'I have considered that. We will call him Caesar. What think you of that?'
''Tis a fine name; well mouthing, and ancient. Cesare Sforza! A name meant for a hero.'
'Well now—about the husband?'
'The illustrious Count Bergamini is good and courteous as ever.'
'Admirable man!' cried the duke.