Commentary Par IX 52-60

Finally, Cunizza turns her prophetic attention to Feltro (Feltre; see [Inf I 105]).  Alessandro Novello, a Trevisan, was bishop of Feltre (1298-1320).  In 1314 he gave three Ferrarese brothers, Ghibellines, refuge in the city, but then turned them over to the Guelphs of Ferrara, who cut their heads off.