I inform you further, how that on Friday morning
I sent away Lapo and Lodovico, who were with me. Lapo I dismissed
because he is good for nothing and a rogue, and would not serve
me. Lodovico is better, and I would have kept him another two
months; but Lapo, so as not to be the only one blamed, so
corrupted him that they both had to go. I write this not because I
care for them, for they are not worth three halfpence between
them, but because, if they come to talk to Lodovico, he must not
be surprised. Tell him by no means to lend them his ears; and if
you want to know about them go to Messer Agnolo, the Herald of the
Signoria, for I have written all the story to him, and he, out of
his kindness, will relate it to you. Of Giovansimone I have heard.
I shall be pleased if he goes to the shop of your master and is
careful to do his best; and so comfort him, because, if all goes
well, I have hopes of placing you both in a good position, if you
will be discreet. About that land which is beside that of Mona
(92) Zanobia, if Lodovico likes it, tell him to see about it and
let me know. I think, according to what is rumoured here, the Pope
will leave about the time of Carnival.
"The first day of February, 1506.
"MICHAEL ANGELO DI LODOVICO
"DI BUONARROTA SIMONI,
"Sculptor, in Bologna.
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