The narrative of Dante's journey through Hell and Purgatory, which is put into Michelangelo's mouth, if we are to believe that he really made it extempore and without book, shows a most minute knowledge of the _Inferno_.
VII Michelangelo's doings at Serravezza can be traced with some accuracy during the summers of 1518 and 1519.

An important letter to Buonarroto, dated April 2, 1518, proves that the execution of the road had not yet been decided on.

He is impatient to hear whether the Wool Corporation has voted the necessary funds and appointed him to engineer it.

"With regard to the construction of the road here, please tell Jacopo Salviati that I shall carry out his wishes, and he will not be betrayed by me.

I do not look after any interests of my own in this matter, but seek to serve my patrons and my country.