kets. At that time I made for him this vase and one of a different pattern. He paid me very badly; and at the present ment in Re all the miserable people who used his ointment are crippled and in a deplorable state of health. It is indeed great glory for me that my works are held in such repute among you wealthy lords; but I can assure you that during these many years past I have been progressing in my art with all my might, and I think that the vase I am taking with me into France is far more worthy of cardinals and kings than that piece belonging to your little quack doctor.”
After I had made this speech, Messer Alfonso seemed dying with desire to see the jug and basin, but I refused to open the box. We remained se while disputing the matter, when he said that he would go to the Duke and get an order fr his Excellency to have it shown him. Then Messer Alberto Bendedio, in the high and mighty manner which belonged to him, exclaimed: “Before you leave this ro, Messer Alfonso, you shall see it, without employing the Duke's influence.” On hearing these words I took my leave, and left Ascanio and Pagolo to show it. They told me afterwards that he had spoken enthusiastically in my praise. After this he wanted to bece better acquainted with me; but I was wearying to leave Ferrara and get away fr all its folk. The only advantages I had enjoyed there were the society of Cardinal Salviati and the Cardinal of Ravenna, and the friendship of se ingenious musicians; no one el
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