History of Florence From the Earliest Times to the Death of Lorenzo the Magnificent 57
History of Florence From the Earliest Times to the Death of Lorenzo the Magnificent 57
Machiavelli, Niccolò, 1469-1527
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The reputed father of Santi was dead, and he lived under the protection of his uncle, whose name was Antonio da Cascese. Antonio was rich, childless, and a friend of Neri, to whom the matter becoming known, he thought it ought neither to be despised nor too hastily accepted ; and that it would be best for Santi and those who had been sent from Bologna, to confer in the presence of Cosmo. They were accordingly introduced, and Santi was not merely honored but adored by them, so greatly were they ...influ- enced by the spirit of party. However, nothing was done at the time, except that Cosmo, taking Santi apart, spoke to him thus: 396 THE HISTORY OF FLORENCE [144S " No one can better advise you in this matter than yourself; for you have to take the course to which your own mind prompts you. If you be the son of Ercole Bentivoglio, you will naturally aspire to those pursuits which are proper to your family and worthy of your father; but if you be the son of Agnolo da Cascese, you will remain in Florence, and basely spend the remainder of your days in some branch of the woollen trade." These words greatly influenced the youth, who, though he had at first almost refused to adopt such a course, said he would submit himself wholly to what Cosmo and Neri should deter- mine.
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