We possess a schedule of wine, wheat, and furniture found in his house, and handed over by the servant Caterina to his old friend Francesco Granacci for safe keeping.

They also did their best to persuade Michelangelo that he ought to take measures for returning under a safe-conduct.

Galeotto Giugni wrote upon this subject to the War Office, under date October 13, from Ferrara.

He says that Michelangelo has begged him to intercede in his favour, and that he is willing to return and lay himself at the feet of their lordships.

In answer to this despatch, news was sent to Giugni on the 20th that the Signory had signed a safe-conduct for Buonarroti.