This was the church built by the great Cosimo de' Medici; and, except for the facade mentioned above, was all completely finished.

This part, then, Pope Leo resolved to supply.
He thought of employing Michael Angelo, and sending for him he made him prepare a design, and finally on that account wished him to go to Florence and take upon himself all this charge.

Michael Angelo, who was working with love and diligence at the tomb of Julius, made all the resistance that he could, saying that he was bound to Cardinal Santi Quattro and to Aginense, and could not fail them.

But the Pope, who was determined in this matter, replied: "_Leave me to deal with them; I will content them._" So he sent for both of them and made them release Michael Angelo, much to the sorrow both of himself and the Cardinals, especially of Aginense, nephew, as has been said, of Pope Julius, for whom, however, Pope Leo promised that Michael Angelo should work in Florence, and that he would not hinder him.

In this fashion, weeping, Michael Angelo left the tomb and betook himself to Florence.