Born, 1594. Died, 1656.

Pope Joan rediviva.—Olympia's outlook on life.—Her mode of
"opening the oyster."—She succeeds in opening it.—Olympia's
son.—Olympia at home in the Vatican.—Her trade.—A
Cardinal's escape from the purple.—Olympia under a cloud.
Is once more at the head of the field; and in at the death.—A
Conclave.—Olympia's star wanes.—Pœna pede claudo		[346]

ELISABETTA SIRANI.

Born, 1638. Died, 1665.

CHAPTER I.
Her life[366]
CHAPTER II.
Her death[379]

LA CORILLA.

Born, 1740. Died, 1800.