Clement is sincerely his friend, and has forgiven the part he played during the siege of Florence.

He then informs his gossip that, having been lately at Pesaro, he met the painter Girolamo Genga, who promised to be serviceable in the matter of the tomb of Julius.

The Duke of Urbino, according to this man's account, was very eager to see it finished.

"I replied that the work was going forward, but that 8000 ducats were needed for its completion, and we did not know where to get this money.

He said that the Duke would provide, but his Lordship was afraid of losing both the ducats and the work, and was inclined to be angry.