WAR WITH THE TURKS 116
Sultan Selim the Second 116
Determines on the Conquest of Cyprus 116
Spirit of Pius the Fifth 117
His Appeal to Philip 117
King's Entrance into Seville 117
Determines to join the League 118
Capture of Nicosia 118
Vacillating Conduct of Venice 118
Meeting of Deputies at Rome 119
Treaty of Confederation 119
Ratified and proclaimed 120
Turkish Fleet in the Adriatic 120
Papal Legate at Madrid 120
Concessions to the Crown 121
Fleets of Venice and Rome 121
Preparations in Spain 121
Enthusiasm of the Nation 122
Don John's Departure 122
His Reception at Naples 128
His noble Appearance 123
Accomplishments and Popularity 123
Presentation of the Consecrated Standard 124
Arrival at Messina 124
Grand Naval Spectacle 124
Strength and Condition of the Fleets 125
Discretion of the Generalissimo 125
Communications from the Pope 126