Villari, after sifting the evidence, arrives at the conclusion that we may believe Burlamacchi.

The Baron Reumont, in his recent _Life of Lorenzo_, vol.ii.p.

590, gives some solid reasons for accepting this conclusion with caution, and Gino Capponi expresses a distinct disbelief in Burlamacchi's narration.
The third point insisted upon by the friar, Restore liberty to Florence, not only broke the peace of the dying prince, but it also afterwards for ever ruled the conduct of Savonarola.

From this time his life is that of a statesman no less than of a preacher.

What Lorenzo refused, or was indeed upon his deathbed quite unable to perform, the monk determined to achieve.