CHAPTER II
THE SIEGE OF MALTA, 1565
Preparations—Size of opposing forces—Siege of St. Elmo—Arrival of
Dragut—Capture of St. Elmo, June 23—Death of Dragut—Siege of main
fortresses—Great losses on both sides—Arrival of reinforcements from
Sicily—Turks evacuate island
CHAPTER III
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ORDER OF ST. JOHN
Classes in the Order—Langues—Chapter-General—Councils—Grand
Master—Bishop of Malta—Finances—Justice—Criminal Council—Court of
Égard—The Hospital
CHAPTER IV
THE DECLINE, 1565-1789
Decadence of Turkey—Knights become anachronism—Valetta built—Fortifying the island—Disturbances in the Order—Quarrels with different Powers—Treatment of the Maltese—Buildings in Valetta—Papal interference—Naval operations—Independence of the Order