besides that lie failed on these points, he did more, for whereas it was his duty, according to the custom of that country and court, to show himself abroad, and pay his respects to such as treated him amicably, Salviati, on the contrary, expected to be courted by all the world and thought himself fully entitled to be so distinguished. At length, perceiving that the King was engaged in war, as was also the Cardinal, and that the stipend and promises made to him were not paid or fulfilled, he resolved to depart; and after having been in France twenty months, he returned to Italy.
Salviati then repaired to Milan, where he was courteously received by the Aretine Messer Lione, in a house which the latter has built for himself, and which he has decorated finely with casts in stucco from works of high character, enriching it, moreover, with statues, ancient and modern, as will be related in its due place. There Francesco remained fifteen days, and having rested himself sufficiently, he then set off to Florence, where, having found Giorgio Vasari, he told the latter how well he had done in refusing to visit France, and furthermore related to him such things as were well calculated to make any one change his mind, however great had previously been his desire to go thither.
Leaving Florence, Francesco then repaired to Home, where he entered an action against those who had guaranteed him his appointments in France, and compelled them to make good all that should have been paid to him by the Cardinal of Lorraine. Having received these sums, he purchased offices with the same, in addition to those which he had previously possessed, and now determined to think only of taking care of himself, knowing, as he did, that he was exceedingly unhealthy, and had entirely destroyed his constitution. He would nevertheless have employed his leisure gladly on some great work, but that not presenting itself, he amused himself for a time in the execution of small pictures and portraits.
Pope Paul IV. being dead. Pope Pius IV. was then elected; and that Pontiff, taking considerable pleasure in architecture, commanded the Cardinals Alessandro Farnese and Emulio to cause the Great Hall, called the Hall of Kings, to be completed by Daniello da Volterra, who had already commenced the same. Now the Cardinal Farnese
