[264]

Cæsar Borgia raised to the Rank of Cardinal; his Dislike to the
Church

[264]

His Jealousy of his Brother, the Duke of Candia, whom he
causes to be waylaid and murdered

[264]

He abdicates the Cardinal's Hat, and obtains the Duchy of
Valence in France

[265]

He determines to form the Principality in Italy

[265]

His Encroachments supported by an Alliance with Louis XII.