For I have reflected that more metal entered that mould of yours than it could properly hold.
For I have taken into consideration that there has been a greater consumption of metal upon this work than should have been. (Roscoe, p. 323.)
VII
Se io avessi veduto mettervi nella forma l' anima, con una sola parola io v' arei insegnato che la figura sarebbe venuta benissimo. (Bianchi, p. 323.)
If I had seen you placing your block inside the mould, I could with one word have taught you how the figure would have come out to perfection.
If I had but instructed you with a single word, the figure would have come out admirably. (Roscoe, p. 323.)
VIII
Mandato a l' Elba. (Bianchi, p. 421.)
Sent to the island of Elba.
Sent to the Elbe. (Roscoe, p. 413.)
IX
La qual cosa non credette mai nessuno di questi pratici di quella arte. (Bianchi, p. 421.)
Which none of the masters versed in that art believed to be possible.
And do not imagine that every common artist could have done as much. (Roscoe, p. 413-)
X
E' bisognava fare molto maggiore la fornace, dove
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