Death of Alfonso of Aragon, Duke of Bisceglie
In a dimly lit chamber of the Apostolic Palace, Michelotto Corella, under Cesare Borgia's orders, strangles the wounded Alfonso of Aragon, Duke of Bisceglie, marking a brutal act of political assassin
Setting
A dimly lit chamber within the Apostolic Palace, adorned with rich Renaissance tapestries and frescoes. The room is small but opulent, with a high ceiling and a single arched window covered by heavy velvet drapes. The stone walls are cold to the touch, and the air is thick with tension.
Characters
Alfonso of Aragon, Duke of Bisceglie
primary
A young Neapolitan nobleman in his early 20s, with a slender but athletic build. His dark brown hair is disheveled from the struggle, and his olive skin is pale from blood loss. His expressive hazel eyes, usually warm and lively, now reflect terror and betrayal. A fresh wound on his shoulder stains his fine clothing with blood.
Michelotto Corella
primary
A powerfully built man in his late 30s with a square jaw, close-cropped dark hair, and a thick neck that speaks of his strength. His hands are large and calloused, with veins standing out as he exerts force. His dark eyes are cold and focused, devoid of mercy.
Cesare Borgia
secondary
A tall, athletic man in his mid-twenties with sharp, angular features and piercing dark eyes. His olive complexion and well-groomed black beard give him a commanding presence. His posture exudes confidence and calculated menace.
Borgia Guard
background
A tall, broad-shouldered man in his late 30s with a weathered face, short-cropped dark hair, and a thick beard. His eyes are sharp and vigilant, scanning for any potential threats. His hands are calloused from years of wielding weapons, and his stance is rigid with military discipline.
Dialog
Alfonso of Aragon, Duke of Bisceglie
Cesare... by the blood of our shared table... is this how Rome honors hospitality?
Michelotto Corella
Easier if you stop fighting, Excellency. The rope or the knife - both end the same.
Cesare Borgia
Hospitality is for guests, cousin. Not for obstacles to the divine order.
Alfonso of Aragon, Duke of Bisceglie
Lucrezia... will know... your hands... are red...
Michelotto Corella
He's nearly done. Shall I make it quick?
Cesare Borgia
Let Naples understand what happens to those who oppose the Holy Father's will.