I don't know exactly what to expect, but I am sure that what follows will be very hard to endure. Honestly, I believe I will continue to have divine protection and other such things, but I tend to think I'll need something more than just an idea. I need someone who will surely protect us, especially since there are still enemies around us.
Cardinal Dominici was the fiercest enemy of Pope Alexander when he was about to be elected Pope alongside the other two: Piccolomini and Colonna. Colonna is dead, and Piccolomini was exiled and punished as was fitting last week. The temperatures have already begun to drop, even though it's August, but I still feel the sweat running down my face.
"Antonio, are you alright? You look extremely scared," Cesare asked, as frightened as I was.
