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[Louvre, Paris CHARITY Braun photo] SKETCH FOR CHILD'S HEAD IN CHARITY [Louvre, Paris PERIOD IN FRANCE 27 him that, unless he were to come at once, he would not find her alive. The letter contained many tender words, and the poor man, "who loved her but too well," as Vasari says, at once set about planning his return, choosing rather to suffer the old misery than to pursue the glory and fame of his art. His inten- tion once formed to return to his wife, he became full of childlike impatience to show her his fine clothes and the many beautiful gifts he had received. Andrea obtained the king's leave to visit Florence for a time, and he promised to return before long, and to bring his wife with him, so that he might have no further hindrance in his work. The king gave him commis- sion to bring back many works of art, and provided him with large sums of money for their purchase ; such at least is the story related by Vasari, who adds that to make assurance doubly sure, Andrea took an oath upon the Gospel to return within a few months. And so he went to Florence, but, once arrived, he forgot all about his promises in the joy of being again

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