Venice had made her peace with Spain, and though she was still strong enough to pursue an independent policy, she showed as yet no inclination, and had, indeed, no power, to stir up enemies against the Spanish autocrat.

The Duchy of Urbino, recognized by Rome and subservient to Spanish influence, was permitted to exist.
The Papacy once more assumed a haughty tone, relying on the firm alliance struck with Spain.

This league, as years went by, was destined to grow still closer, still more fruitful of results.
Florence alone had been excepted from the articles of peace.

It was still enduring the horrors of the memorable siege when Clement left Bologna at the end of May.

The last hero of the republic, Francesco Ferrucci, fell fighting at Gavignana on August 2.